
Marathon recipes
Anita Bean, an expert from the TCS London Marathon team, has selected these recipes to eat after training, with roughly a 3 to 1 ratio of carbs to protein and antioxidant-rich fruit, vegetables, nuts and pulses to promote faster muscle recovery.
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Seafood tagine
Use a frozen mixture of fish and shellfish to make this stew, served over a zesty almond couscous
Sweet potato & black bean chilli with zesty quinoa
Full of flavour and nutritionally-balanced, this hearty chilli will keep both vegans and meat-eaters happy
Cherry tomato, kale, ricotta & pesto pasta
Fresh basil sauce and cherry tomatoes give this healthy dish a beautiful colour - it's also full of fibre and vitamin C
Chicken pasta salad
For a speedy, simple supper this chicken pasta salad dish is just the thing - save leftovers for lunch the next day
Cinnamon porridge with banana & berries
Start the day in a superhealthy way with energy-boosting oats and fresh fruit
Seven-cup muesli
Mary's muesli will set you up for a busy day, it counts as one of your 5-a-day and is high in iron and packed with fibre
Baked chicken masala with almond pilaf
This superhealthy recipe proves watching what you eat doesn't mean you have to banish curry from your menu plan
Lamb & chickpea pitta burger
Flavour minced lamb with mint and cumin for a burger with a difference. Stuff into pittas with hummus, pomegranates and peppers
One-pot chicken & chickpea pilau
A super-fast superhealthy meal - chicken and chickpea pilau made in just one pot
Chicken & vegetable stew with wholemeal couscous
Make a superhealthy start to the week with this hearty and wholesome one-pot
Tagliatelle with grilled chicken & tomatoes
A great low-fat supper with a good source of vitamin C, counts as 1 of 5-a-day
Bacon & mushroom pasta
A simple one-pan pasta dish with bacon, mushrooms and pesto - ready in under 30 minutes
Chicken & chorizo rice pot
A one-pot chicken casserole for sharing, flavoured with Spanish sausage and slow-cooked with rice - an alternative paella
Creamy yogurt porridge with banana, blueberry & almond topping
Try topping our creamy oaty breakfast bowl with healthy blueberries, banana and nuts for added protein to help stay full until lunch
Moroccan chicken with sweet potato mash
Fragrant, tender chicken and creamy sweet potato mash makes a comforting and low-fat midweek meal
Crunchy granola with berries & cherries
Make your breakfast a fruity feast – this recipe is full of crunchy goodness
Superhealthy pizza
The quantities for this vegetarian pizza are generous, so if you have any leftovers, pop a few cold slices into your lunchbox for the next day
Herby rice with roasted veg, chickpeas & halloumi
Stir parsley pesto through brown rice and top with onions, peppers, courgettes and chunks of halloumi cheese for a filling vegetarian dinner
Black bean, tofu & avocado rice bowl
Mix up your midweek meals with this vegetarian Mexican brown rice and grilled tofu dinner - swap for chunks of chorizo to make it meaty
Vegetable tagine with almond & chickpea couscous
A take on a traditional Moroccan dish, this quick tagine will transport you to Moroccan summer nights
Pasta with salmon & peas
Make this salmon pasta in under 20 minutes for a dinner the whole family can enjoy. Kids will love the fun-shaped pasta while packing in fibre and omega-3
Falafels with hummus & tabbouleh
Make your own chickpea and butter bean fritters and serve with a herby couscous salad - the recipe makes enough for two meals
Five-veg lasagne
This vegetarian main is a great source of vitamins and iron and a simple way to get your 5-a-day
Chana masala (chickpea curry) with spinach
A superhealthy vegetable-packed curry with chickpeas, spinach and tomatoes. Serve this delicious Indian dish with filling brown basmati rice