Meal for the day before a race

A spicy sweet protein boost

 

Ingredients (will feed 3 large appetites):

• 1 bag of carrots (peeled and chopped)
• 1 butternut squash (deseeded, peeled and chopped)
• 1 med potato (washed and chopped)
• 1 cup of raw quinoa (rinsed)
• 1tsp marjoram
• 1tsp lemon or lime juice
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp mixed spice
• 1tsp ground ginger
• 1 veg stock cube
• 1 clove garlic (diced)
• 1 tin coconut milk

Method:

1. Put all ingredients except the coconut milk in a large saucepan and add water until just covering the veg.
2. Bring to a boil and cook until veg are soft.
3. Blend till smooth
4. Add coconut milk and bring soup back up to a simmer.
5. Serve with bread if you want extra carbs.

 

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By Denyse King