Teen Rugby Eats

Recipes for teenagers playing Rugby – easy, healthy, high protein and family-friendly

Author: Kate

  • Special Fried Rice

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    Special Fried Rice is a Chinese inspired protein-packed side dish that incorporates leftover meat for a rugby player’s bulking needs. Fried rice works best with day-old rice because it clumps together better. That said, my teen asks for this dish regularly and I’ve often made it with fresh rice when cooking on the hoof so… Read more

  • Teriyaki Pork Noodles

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    Tired of chicken and rice? Pork is a great substitute for chicken as a lean protein option in this Teriyaki noodle dish. 600g of pork and 250g of fine egg noodles feeds 5 people, or a family of 4 with a portion left over for packed lunch the following day. This recipe includes instructions for… Read more

  • Chilli Con Carne

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    This is not just old fashioned comfort food, it is also a great red meat and pulse option for rugby playing teens that take their nutrition seriously. Served with green veggies and sweet potato wedges this meal supports a lean muscle-building diet. Volume serves 6 people with healthy appetites, and some leftovers to fill the… Read more

  • Lighter Chicken Korma

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    Korma sauce without the cream or ghee. Thickened with ground almonds, this dish creates a healthier alternative to the cream-based versions. I have added just 50g of coconut cream for a little bit of decadence, but it works well without it too. Ingredients Method In a handheld food processor, blitz the onion, ginger, chilli and… Read more

  • BBQ Beans & Sausages

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    Comforting, filling and packed with protein, carbohydrates and fibre, BBQ sausages and beans are my teen’s firm favourite to refuel after a gruelling training session. The addition of canned beans really ups the nutritional value of the dish, incorporating additional plant-based protein as well as delivering benefits specific to gut, heart and muscle health. Easy… Read more

  • Curried Whole Chicken

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    This curried whole chicken, slow cooked over 2 hours, is an easy and fuss-free approach to a flavoursome lean protein option for a rugby playing teen. I first came upon this recipe in a Sainsburys magazine, and it has never failed me since. The texture of the chicken becomes soft (picture pulled chicken) and the… Read more