We've said it before and, well, we're going to repeat it a few times more: Meal planning is a crucial part of training and racing.
While it can take a fair amount of organisation and planning (on top of training and life stress) our strategy is to make it fun. No, really.
Awaken your inner 'fun' foodie with this Falafel wrap - a great post-workout recovery meal.
Chickpeas are protein rich, helping to repair and rebuild muscles. They also contain high amounts of as fibre, iron, manganese and magnesium per volume. In addition they are very good for gut health.
Ingredients
Falafel:
400g canned chickpeas
½ onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp flour mixed with 2 tbsp water
Olive oil
Salsa:
2 large tomatoes, (soaked and skinned)
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
Chili to taste
Method
1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. Lightly oil a baking sheet.
2. Rinse the chickpeas before mincing in a blender.
3. Add the onion, coriander, parsley, garlic, spices, flour paste and olive oil.
4. Combine in the food processor until fairly smooth.
5. Roll the mixture into balls about the size of golf balls. (Should make about 10).
6. Coat lightly with a little flour. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Turn once and bake for a further 10 minutes.
7. Whip up the salsa in the meantime. Simply chop the tomatoes and mix with the onion, chilies and coriander.
5. Serve with salad in a pita of your choice.
Info (per serving)
323 cals, 15g protein, 11g fat (1g saturates), 36g carbs (7g total sugars), 10g fibre
