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Quinoa with courgettes

Sophie — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:23:15 +0000

I love a good bit of quinoa and quinoa with courgettes is a fab combination of flavours and texture. Now I don’t go for the superfood hype and instead subscribe to the Michael Pollan school of thought – Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. But I do think about how much protein I’m getting, particularly when training. Quinoa packs a lovely little punch with this and lots of other good stuff. This makes a great meal or multiple lunches. For this one, to add a bit of vege goodness, I’ve used courgettes but feel free to experiment. It’s also […]

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Chickpea, Feta & Coriander Salad

Sophie — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 07:31:51 +0000

Chickpeas, feta, coriander with a hint of chilli in one bowl – it works for lunch, for dinner, for BBQs. This salad is lush with a fantastic combination of textures and flavours. And chickpeas are truly kick arse when it comes to nutritional value with a good serve of protein, fibre and lots of other goodies. I’m a fan of pulses and love the humble chickpea. I buy them dried, soak overnight and then cook in big batches. This way I can bag up portions and stick in the freezer for future use. I think they taste a lot better this […]

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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad

Sophie — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:28:00 +0000

Sweet potato and black bean salad is quickly becoming one of my summer staples! And with the combo of flavours and textures, you’ll be wanting more. I’m a huge fan on sweet potatoes. Most important for me is that they have a fantastic flavour and texture. Second to this is they’re full of the good stuff – potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin B6 which supports energy which is something I need when training. And feel free to leave the skins on as it gives added fibre and beta carotene and lots of other good stuff – just top […]

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Warm Lentil Salad with Wilted Spinach, Roast Vegetables, Goat’s Cheese and Balsamic Glaze

Sophie — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 09:54:43 +0000

This warm lentil salad is a heart and stomach warming dish with a brilliant depth and intensity of flavour. The lentils and beetroot give it an earthiness which is then balanced out with the spinach, roast veggies and glaze. It’s also a great way to use up any leftover roast veg if you want a quick and easy version. And the reason for making this – having friends over for dinner after a run, I needed something that doesn’t require a lot of complicated measuring and this hits the bill. I made the balsamic glaze the day before. I hadn’t […]

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Barley Salad (with spinach, feta, pine nuts and citrus)

Sophie — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 17:17:33 +0000

If you’re looking for a filling and oh so tasty meal, barley salad is the way to go. This is an adapted recipe. The original calls for Wheat Berries which can be a little tricky to find in my local shops so in the spirit of experimentation, I used barley. It’s a difficult one to call but while the taste is different, it’s equally as good. This recipe has slow release carbs, vitamin c and a little iron, calcium and protein, and probably lots of other things good for you. And it’s filling without being heavy so great before or […]

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Hot noodle salad with peanut tamarind sauce

Sophie — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 08:52:30 +0000

This is the first time I tried tamarind, a sweet and tangy sauce that transforms these simple ingredients. While hot noodle salad calls for quite a few ingredients and a lot of chopping, it’s well worth it. This is a great meal, and makes lunch for a few good days afterwards. For more protein, you might want to add some tofu and perhaps a boiled egg or two. 1 medium red onion, sliced 3 medium carrots, julienned 1 medium broccoli, cut into very small florets 1 large red pepper, halved and sliced 1 small red cabbage, finely shredded 1 small […]

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Asian inspired coleslaw

Sophie — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:10:52 +0000

Running can take up a lot of time and energy. While we all know diet is crucial, it can also seem like a lot of hassle to cook and prepare. So most Sundays I take some time to prepare for the week ahead. I tend to make pretty large quantities – something for lunch; something for dinner. This Asian inspired coleslaw is a great option. This is the basis for a great lunch – some coleslaw with tofu and long grain brown rice. It’s flavoursome and lasts well for up for about 5 or 6 days in the fridge so […]

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