After the run
Lemon-herb recovery rice bowl
A flexible post-run meal built from rice, vegetables, and a protein you enjoy.
- Prep
- 10 minutes
- Total
- 25 minutes
- Yield
- 2 servings
Ingredients
What you need
- 2 cups cooked rice, kept hot or cooled safely
- 2 cups chopped quick-cooking vegetables
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas or 8 oz cooked chicken or tofu
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Make it
- Cook the vegetables in the olive oil over medium heat until tender.
- Add your chosen cooked protein and heat through.
- Divide the rice between two bowls and top with the vegetable mixture.
- Finish with lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper.
Pack and keep
Storage
Refrigerate within 2 hours in shallow containers and use within 3–4 days. Reheat leftovers thoroughly.
On the move
Use an insulated food container for a warm meal or transport chilled with an ice pack.
Estimated nutrition
Nutrition varies substantially with the selected protein and portion. Use ingredient labels when exact values matter.
Allergens
Depends on the selected protein and preparation. Soy is present when tofu is used.
These storage notes are cautious guidance, not a tested shelf-life guarantee. Keep perishable food cold and follow USDA food-safety guidance when preparing and carrying it.