EASY PRAWN JAMBALAYA

Each month we take a look at a quick and healthy recipe that will fuel your riding A protein-packed, immune boosting, quick and easy recipe

“A BONUS IS THESE LITTLE AQUATIC CRUSTACEANS CONTAIN A VERY

LOW FAT CONTENT”

This dish is a perfect pre-ride meal eaten two to four hours before you hit the road. Due to its moderate carbohydrate and lower fat levels it would also work anytime in the postworkout period after the ride.

Prawns are a solid addition to meals as a 100g of prawns contains around 25g of protein. As discussed in previous columns in CyclingPlus, protein is integral to the success of anyone who’s engaged in doing a lot of exercise, whether this is multiple commutes, turbo sessions, weekend epics or those on a training plan to lose body fat or improve performance. All too often we see chicken and tofu recommended as a means to up your protein and yet prawns, oft forgotten, provide a good alternative to spice up your palette.

Another bonus to these little aquatic crustaceans is that they contain a very low-fat content, yet provide a solid serving of omega-3, with 100g supplying ~340mg of fatty acids. And that same 100g portion of prawns will also give you ~60 per cent of your daily value of selenium, which can help boost your immune system, as well as raise your vitamin B12, iron and phosphorus levels.