We asked five Team GB Olympians what they enjoy cooking at home, so you can eat like a champion too
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Chipotle turkey & avocado grain bowl
SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins plus up to 24 hrs marinating COOK 15 mins EASY
2 turkey escalopes or chicken breasts (about 350g) 1 tbsp chipotle paste 1 lime, zested, 1/2 juiced, 1/2 cut into wedges to serve 2 tsp olive or rapeseed oil 85g spelt grains 50g quinoa 1 avocado, halved and thinly sliced 2 tomatoes, chopped handful of sprouted seeds (stocked alongside salad at supermarkets) 4 tbsp thick Greek yogurt
1 Coat the turkey in 2 tsp of the chipotle paste, lime zest, oil and some seasoning. Marinate in the fridge for up to 24 hrs. Will keep covered and chilled for a day.
2 Cook the spelt grains and quinoa according to pack instructions. Drain and divide between two bowls.
3 Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan over a medium heat and cook the turkey for 7-8 mins on each side, until cooked through. Alternatively, cook in the air-fryer set to 200C for 12 mins, turning halfway through cooking. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature reaches 70C. Once cooked, cover and leave to rest for at least 5 mins.
4 Slice the turkey and arrange on top of the grains. Squeeze lime juice over the avocado and serve alongside the turkey, tomatoes and sprouted seeds. Mix the yogurt with the remaining chipotle paste and add a little to each bowl. Serve lime wedges on the side to squeeze over.
GOOD TO KNOW vit c • folate • fibre • 2 of 5-a-day PER SERVING 729 kcals • fat 31g • saturates 10g • carbs 48g • sugars 11g • fibre 10g • protein 58g • salt 0.6g
LUTALO MUHAMMAD TEAM GB TAEKWONDO
What do you eat to start the day?
If I have breakfast, I start my day with eggs. I love a five-egg omelette seasoned with garlic and chilli, along with peppers.
Do you have a signature dish?
I adore jerk chicken – it’s even better when someone cooks it for me!
What’s your favourite treat food?
I have a sweet tooth, so my favourite treat is apple crumble and custard. However, I try to balance it with lots of training.
What does a typical day of eating look like when you’re in training?
I usually kick off with fasted cardio, short sprints, or martial arts for about an hour. My first meal comes at noon, typically an omelette with vegetables. In the afternoon, I hit the
