Teen Rugby Eats

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

Category: Protein

  • Roasted Pork Tenderloin

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    Great alternative to chicken breast, pork tenderloin is your next choice for a lean and high protein option. Paired with a sweet-flavoured root vegetable and a simple gravy made with the roasting juices, this meal is packed with flavour, low in calories and high in nutrients. Ingredients Method Remove packaging from the pork, and pat… Read more

  • Mexican Salmon Rice Bowl

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    Packed with omega 3, fibre and double protein from the salmon and refried pinto beans, this healthy rice bowl is a tasty and colourful meal. While there are many components, this is still a quick and easy meal to prepare. Simply cook your salmon, refried beans, rice and broccoli or greens of choice, and then… Read more

  • Low Fat Kofta Selection

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    Kofta’s are easy to make, cost effective, and a tasty protein option for a rugby playing teen. You can create a lower fat version than the usual Beef and Lamb by opting for minced Chicken or Turkey. This recipe demonstrates three options as a Kofta selection depending on the protein source and fat content you… Read more

  • Chicken sausage & red pepper pasta

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    This pasta dish is deceptively low fat and healthy. Good quality chicken sausage yields very little fat compared to other sausages (2 chipolatas have 10g protein and 1.6g fat), and while the sauce is creamy and comforting, it’s made with peppers, red pesto and walnuts. The only dairy in sight will be the parmesan, if… Read more

  • Garlic and Chilli Prawns

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    Excellent lean and low calorie option, 100g of Prawns contains 12.9g of protein and only 0.4g of fat. Prawns are also rich in antioxidants and a great source of healthy omega 3. Best of all, they cook so fast it must be the easiest protein source ever. Ingredients Method Mix your prawns with the flavours,… Read more

  • Satay Chicken Skewers

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    This dish doubles as both a crowd-pleaser and a great protein meal for your teenage rugby player. I am using a recipe found online which I have tweaked slightly to our taste and ease. This volume makes 12 small kebabs, feeds a family of 6, and if you’re lucky there will be leftover chicken for… Read more