Midweek FUEL UP

Speedy protein meals for a week-night energy boost

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Gochujang turkey mince with coconut rice

Sweet and spicy paste transforms the lean meat into a delicious meal.

SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS

1tsp olive oil 1 red onion, diced 500g lean turkey mince (2% fat) 2tbsp gochujang paste 1tbsp sesame oil 3tbsp light soy sauce 1tbsp each; garlic paste, ginger paste 2tbsp honey 2 spring onions, thinly sliced.

To serve:

2 x 250g pouches microwave coconut rice, cooked to packet instructions 2tbsp sriracha mayo 1tbsp toasted sesame seeds.

1 Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 2–3 mins or until softened.

2 Add the turkey mince to the pan and, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, cook for 4–5 mins.

3 In a small bowl, combine the gochujang paste, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic paste, ginger paste and honey. Add to the pan and stir it through the mince and onion.

4 Simmer for 4–5 mins or until the sauce has slightly thickened, then stir through the spring onions.

5 When ready to serve, arrange the gochujang mince on plates with the coconut rice, then add a blob of sriracha mayo to each plate and scatter over the sesame seeds.

PER SERVING 512 cals, 15g fat, 6g sat fat, 54g carbs