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IF YOU HAVE 20 MINUTES

Meal prep doesn’t have to be time consuming to be effective. Dishing up 35g of protein, 8g of fibre and anti-inflammatory spices, this post-workout meal ticks every box with 20 minutes’ work. Deliver-who?

CHICKEN KEBABS MAKES 5 PORTIONS

• CANNED CHICKPEAS, 250G

• CUMIN, A PINCH

• HARISSA PASTE, 1TSP

• TAHINI, 1TSP

• LEMON, ½, JUICED

• GARLIC CLOVES, 2

• CHICKEN BREASTS, 4, IN CHUNKS

• CHERRY TOMATOES, 200G

• PAPRIKA, A PINCH

• WHOLEMEAL PITTA BREAD, 5

• PINE NUTS, A HANDFUL

• FETA, A BLOCK, CRUMBLED

METHOD

0-5min: Purée the chickpeas, a teaspoon of olive oil, cumin, harissa, tahini, lemon juice and garlic. (Buy pre-made and you’re down to 15 minutes.)

5-10min: Mix the chicken with the tomatoes and paprika, adding a dash of oil. Alternate chunks of chicken with tomatoes on skewers.

10-15min: Grill your skewers for four to five minutes each side, until cooked through.

15-20min: Ready to eat? Spread houmous in a pitta. Assemble along with pine nuts and feta.