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Special Fried Rice
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…
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Teriyaki Pork Noodles
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…
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Chilli Con Carne
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…
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Lighter Chicken Korma
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…
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BBQ Beans & Sausages
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…
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Curried Whole Chicken
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…