Nutrition

Recovery Protein Bowl :: QUORN + Creamy Chipotle Avocado Dressing [Flexitarian // Vegetarian]

6 February 2017
theparkrunner

Recovery Protein Bowl

Dressed in a tasty and creamy chipotle avocado dressing, this recipe makes the perfect post-workout meal. Quorn (a healthy, low-fat protein) is seasoned with smoked paprika for a Southwestern twist. The combination of brown rice, black beans and fresh vegetables makes this protein bowl a balanced meal.

Nutritional content and instructions are below.

1.4 to 1.8g of protein per kilo of bodyweight per day is generally recommended for athletes to build muscle mass.

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Consuming 25 grams of protein within 2 hours of completing a workout is sufficient to maximally stimulate protein synthesis. This helps recovery and builds muscle. Source: Nutrition and Muscle Protein Synthesis: A Descriptive Review, published in the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (2009). Many coaches recommend consuming this protein within 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

  • 350g Quorn Chicken Style Pieces [12.3 oz]
  • 6 Tbsp cooked black beans (rinsed & drained)
  • 4 Tbsp cooked corn
  • 8 Tbsp cooked brown rice
  • 10 cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 handfuls shredded kale
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 garlic clove (crushed)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

For the Creamy Chipotle Avocado Dressing:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 3 Tbsp Non-Fat Greek yoghurt
  • 1 handful of coriander leaves
  • juice of 1 to 1 1/2 lime
  • 1 garlic clove (crushed)
  • 6 Tbsp water
  • 1/4 to 1/2 chipotle pepper
  • 1 tsp maple syrup (to taste)
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix smoked paprika and oil with the Quorn, coating the pieces evenly.
  2. Heat a large frying pan, then fry the quorn for 5-10 mins until brown all over.
  3. In the meantime, make the Creamy Chipotle Avocado Dressing by blending the ingredients listed above. Season to taste with lime juice, maple syrup, salt & pepper.
  4. Split the remaining ingredients between two plates. Add Quorn when ready.
  5. Serve with Creamy Chipotle Avocado Dressing on the side.

Servings: 2

Per serving (approx.): 53g protein, 133g carbs, 30g fat (of which 4g saturates), 915 calories.

Ready in: 25 Minutes

 

Author: Annabelle Randles

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Last Updated on 16 January 2026 by the5krunner