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While logging the miles is an essential part of getting ready for race day, fueling your body well is equally important. Athletes need to get the right nutrients to reknit hard-working muscles, and keep the body strong and prepared for race day. To this end, our family dinners, especially in training season, are focused on lean proteins, grains and green vegetables. While little man doesn’t always love those greens (please note, he will eat lima beans like it’s his job), I try hard to keep it fun and tasty, while still being nutritious. One of our favorites is this
It’s big on flavor, easy to throw together on a busy work night, and is easy to change up with different ingredients. I do the bulk of my grocery shopping at our local Publix. The store is always well-stocked and the employees are about the friendliest around. Plus, I am able to set up my shopping list online, which adds to the convenience factor. Here’s what you’ll need for this meal:
I sprinkled liberally with blackening seasoning. We love blackening seasoning.
And into the oven they go, for 20-25 minutes. I was in the mood for some Brussels sprouts so I minced up some garlic and quartered the sprouts.
All of that goes into a skillet with some heated olive oil, pepper and salt. Stir occasionally until the sprouts start to brown.
I added a little bit of bacon in the final minutes of cooking, for some extra flavor.
By this time, the pot should have boiled, so add in 5.8 oz of cous cous, 1/2 cup cashews, 1 cup dried cranberries and 3/4 cup chopped scallions. Stir for one minute, cover with a tightly fitting lid and removed from eat until the liquid is absorbed.
Fluff the cous cous with a fork
and dinner is served!
I love all the colors, textures and flavors!
We couldn’t wait to dig in!
And I confess. It was Fat Tuesday, so we all had a small piece of cinnamon King Cake from the Publix Bakery for dessert. Because it’s only once a year and little treats are part of our moderation.
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What’s your favorite training meal?
Love a good burger after a long run or race!
Stacey smith recently posted…Gate River Run & Tropical Smoothie
I don’t have a Publix near us! I think my son would actually eat this one if I made it for him. Looks great!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner recently posted…My Full Body Get It Done Strength Training + Giveaway
We don’t have Publix here, but I want to come over for dinner. Can we make that happen? 😉
Rachel recently posted…The Benefits of Downhill Running (and Uphill, too!)
This looks delicious! Now that we’re in the Lenten season, I’m always looking for more seafood recipes.
Kimberly G recently posted…March 2017 Goals
Unfortunately, I’m not a salmon person…..but the other stuff looks good 😉 Fueling? I’m a traditional pasta-lover 😉
Kimberly Hatting recently posted…Kim be nimble, Kim be quick…
I’ll be in Florida in 3 weeks! Publix is my favorite grocery store besides Whole Foods. I wish we had Publix in Illinois! The salmon looks amazing.
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Just Call Me Grace: The Not-So-Nimble Runner
My favorite dinner is fish, brown rice, and green veggies.
Salmon is a great pre-run meal. So much protein and so many vitamins in it!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…March 2017 Goals
This looks delicious! I love public and def want to run this race someday!
Toni recently posted…Saving Money & Staying Fit With Groupon Coupons
We always go for the very simple pasta and marinara sauce. The only time we ever have that as a meal is before a major race. If it is a short race, like a 5K, anything goes!! Pizza or doughnuts. Pizza AND doughnuts.
Your dinner looks fantastic! We eat a lot of similar dishes here at my house. I love any type of fish dinner! Publix is the best for fresh fish!
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…My February Report Card
Goodness! That looks and sounds so good. I will definitely pin for later! My favorite training meal is definitely grilled salmon, sautéed spinach, and brown rice!
I love Publix!! We live a block away from one, and I always feel like I should walk or ride my bike there-but I don’t want to carry all the bags home…first world problems!
This meal looks really good. I try to make something similar before a race. Something filling, but not too heavy.
Fish, rice and green veggies! We love shopping at Publix too!
I would just do a steak and a baked potato!
No publix in my area but this recipe sounds delicious! Will certainly have to give it a try 🙂
PS – when my fiance and I go down to Myrtle Beach, we love going to publix lol
Patty @ Reach Your Peak recently posted…My Favorite Foam Rolling Exercises + How-To Video
My favorite meal to eat while training is meat (any, usually chicken), sweet potatoes and kale. I love Publix!!! (Especially the bakery )
roast and veggies
The blackened salmon looks yummy! I have 2 publix stores near where I live and I enjoy shopping at both of them on occasion.