When you've been training hard, you need to eat well to help your body feel the benefit of all that extra work. These tasty dishes give you all the natural protein you need to refuel and repair so you're ready to ride the next day.
We've partnered with Olive Magazine (also published by Immediate Media) to bring you the very best recipes for cyclists. All the recipes are easy to follow and take you through step-by-step how to create everything from homemade nutrition products to tasty and hearty post-ride meals.
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Protein is an important part of the diet for anyone who is training or riding hard. The body needs it not only to repair muscles after exercise, but also build new muscle tissue and to help replenish energy stores.
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Protein comes from many sources; most people are familiar with red and white meat, but fish, eggs, nuts, beans and pulses are also excellent sources, with beans and pulses in particular having the advantage that they are also low in fat.
1. Red quinoa, feta and spinach salad
This protein-rich dish is perfect for a mid-week lunch, fending off those afternoon hunger pangs. It also works well whipped-up in the evening for dinner that provides your body with the fuel it needs to repair itself.
2. Quick quinoa and black bean chilli
3. Vegan quinoa sushi
4. Butternut squash chilli
5. Black bean cakes with quinoa and avocado salad
6. Tuna, red onion and white bean salad
7. Three bean soup
8. Chicken dhansak
9. Three bean, tomato and spinach stew
10. Cajun salmon with herb bulgar wheat and yoghurt dressing
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