Veggie katsu rice bowl
7
Points®
Total time: 45 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 25 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
A clever spin on the classic Japanese curry – roasted aubergine tossed with rice, lentils, kale and a homemade curry sauce, topped with pickled shallots and a crunchy crumb.


Ingredients
Vegetable Oil
1 tablespoon(s)
Lemon Juice, Fresh
1 tablespoon(s)
Turmeric
1½ teaspoon(s)
Aubergine
2 medium
Tesco Ingredients Panko Breadcrumbs
20 g
Alpro Coconut Unsweetened Drink
300 ml
Curry Powder
1 tablespoon(s)
Kale, raw
125 g, shredded
Wholegrain basmati rice & quinoa, microwaveable
2 pouch(es), prepared as instructed
Shallots
2 medium, echalion, thinly sliced into rounds
Rice Wine Vinegar
2 tablespoon(s)
Caster Sugar
¼ teaspoon(s)
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas mark 6. To make the pickled shallots, mix the shallots with the vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt in a small bowl, then set aside to pickle, stirring occasionally, while you make the rest of the dish.
2
In a small jug, whisk together the oil, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of the turmeric. Put the aubergines into a large roasting tin, drizzle over the turmeric oil and toss to coat. Roast for 20-25 minutes until the aubergine is charred at the edges and tender. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
3
Put the panko breadcrumbs on a small baking tray and put in the oven alongside the aubergines for the last 2-3 minutes of roasting time – keep an eye on them to ensure they don’t burn.
4
Put the coconut drink into a large pan and whisk in the remaining turmeric and the curry powder. Cover with a lid and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Add the kale to the pan with the sauce, cover and leave it on the heat for 30 seconds to start wilting, then remove from the heat.
5
Meanwhile, heat the rice and quinoa to pack instructions. Stir into the pan of sauce and kale, along with half of the roasted aubergines. Season to taste.
6
Divide between bowls, top with the remaining aubergine, scatter over the toasted breadcrumbs and coriander sprigs and serve with the pickled shallots.
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