Paneer Tikka Bowl

Marinated, charred paneer over rice and salad — a vegetarian plate that lands serious protein.

SERVES
1
TIME
30 min (15 prep · 15 cook)
TAGS
Vegetarian · High-protein · Gluten-free
PER SERVING
CALORIES
540 kcal
PROTEIN
30 g
CARBS
42 g
FAT
26 g
INGREDIENTS
  1. 150 g paneer, cubed
  2. 80 g rice, dry weight
  3. 80 g Greek yogurt
  4. 1 tsp tikka masala or tandoori spice
  5. 1/2 onion and 1/2 pepper, chunked
  6. 1 tsp oil, lemon, salt
METHOD
  1. 01Mix the yogurt, spice, a little oil and salt. Coat the paneer, onion and pepper, and marinate 15 minutes.
  2. 02Cook the rice.
  3. 03Sear or grill the paneer and vegetables on high heat until charred at the edges, 8–10 minutes.
  4. 04Serve over the rice with a squeeze of lemon.
NOTES & SWAPS

Firm tofu swaps in to make it vegan (use a plant yogurt). Grill on skewers if you have them for proper tikka char.

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