Teen Rugby Eats

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

Category: Recipes

  • Mexican Quinoa

    Mexican flavoured Quinoa – the perfect side dish for a high protein meal and essential amino acid top up. Pair with a protein suggestion of Grilled Chicken Breast or Chargrilled Whole Chicken. Ingredients Method Rinse the Quinoa, and leave to drain. In a saucepan heat your oil, and cook the onions slowly to soften and… Read more

  • Chargrilled Whole Chicken

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    Juicy and tender chargrilled spatchcock style whole Chicken with proper home made gravy. Enjoy with carbohydrate options such as Mexican quinoa, Air Fryer Potato Medley, Mexican rice or my fake Potato Dauphinoise. Ingredients Method Ensure chicken is at room temperature, then prepare the Spatchcock cut. With a sharp pair of scissors, you will basically cut… Read more

  • Grilled pork loin steaks

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    Lean meat alternative to steak. Marinated in soy, honey, fresh sage, ginger and garlic. Ingredients Method Plan to make these ahead of time, as the marinade is essential in tenderising the pork. Preferably marinate overnight, but also still delicious if done at least 6-8 hours before. This dish is so easy, you can throw it… Read more

  • Easy home made BBQ beans

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    Pinto beans have a great protein content. This easy home made BBQ bean recipe is ready in 20min. Ingredients Method Drain and rinse your beans, and set aside. (Note: you can use dried beans, if you have time to prepare them. I find the tinned beans just as good, and much less effort) Heat your… Read more

  • The Ultimate Bulking Burrito

    As the mom and main cook to our elite level teenage rugby player, there is just one home-cooked meal I am not allowed to get involved in – the Ultimate Bulk. I am behind the scenes every day devising nutritious meals that support gains, lean muscle build, pre- and post-game or training, bulking, refining, maintaining… Read more

  • Healthy grilled chicken burger

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    Easy and healthy grilled chicken breast burger for your rugby playing teen. Add lettuce, low fat cheese and a spread for your teenager’s burger-craving fix. Ingredients Method Follow my recipe for grilled chicken breast to prepare the protein. Prep your rolls (toasted first if you like) with the spread on both sides, then adding filling… Read more