Recipes
Welcome to the interactive recipes section of the Core Diet member area! We encourage you to browse the submitted recipes and submit one yourself! All recipes meet the Core Diet core period guidelines and are submitted by our users. All submitted recipes will be reviewed by our RD's and approved prior to being posted live. Each month, our RD's will review the submitted recipes and chose one to feature on the public Core Diet blog live on the website homepage. Your name will be identified with the recipe you submit! Enjoy!
Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs
This is a great TCD friendly meal that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is filling, loaded with nutrient-dense ingredients, and easy to make. This recipe includes Canadian bacon, or back bacon. It is much leaner than bacon and has a great smoky flavor that works really well with this hash.
Asparagus & Mushroom Frittata
Frittata is the ultimate athlete food to make! It's quick easy to prepare, healthy, hard to mess up, you can use what you have on hand it's loaded with nutrients. Here is a spring-time favorite of ours featuring asparagus + mushrooms.
Chicken Burger
.It's officially grilling season and we are here to share a healthy alternative to the beef burger: Chicken Burgers! Cooks tip: chicken burgers get a bad rap for being dry and tasteless: don't skimp on the seasonings, don't overmix don't cook your burgers too long = dry.
Watermelon + Cucumber Salad
This refreshing summer salad is a TCD favorite combining watermelon + cucumbers with fresh herbs and tangy feta. This quick-to-prepare salad sure to be a crowd pleaser when the weather is hot you're looking to get in your fruits and veggies.
Veggie Egg Cups
Running short on time and looking for a protein-packed snack? These egg cups are the ticket! Perfect right out of the oven, and easy to reheat for a mid-morning snack when you are between workouts.
Tomato Sauce
September means we are nearing the end of tomato season. What better way to use up those fresh tomatoes than making this quick, easy FRESH tomato sauce that you can store in the freezer for those cooler temps and when it's time to carbo load for your Fall endurance events.
Mashed Parsnips & Turnips
Cold-weather root vegetables like parsnips and turnips make excellent substitutes for potatoes. When cooked, these veggies have an earthy, sweet flavor that pairs well with grilled steak or roasted chicken. Surprise your table this holiday season with a great alternative to mashed potatoes!
Black Bean Dip
Rich and creamy, this black bean dip can be whipped up in minutes. A healthy alternative to cheesy and fat-laden dips - it provides plenty of protein, fiber and iron. Bring this to your next holiday get-together. TCD recommends serving with your favorite veggies.
Quinoa-Turkey Stuffed Peppers
If you are looking for a perfect weeknight. meal, try out these stuffed peppers packed with protein: quinoa + ground turkey + black beans. Bonus: makes for a great leftover!
Orange and Fennel Salad with Chicken
New Year! New Salad! Try this orange and fennel salad from The Endurance Training Diet Cookbook by @jessekropelnicki. Citrus is in season this time of year and we love the added crunch of fennel. Both are great sources of Vitamin C, as well. Bonus points if you top it with leftover shredded chicken for extra protein.
Quinoa + Black Bean Salad
Never count out a grain salad. You can make a big batch and have it to eat all week long. Pick and choose your favorite veggies or protein to make it to your liking. This quinoa black bean salad is an easy make-ahead meal that you can use for packed lunches or fast meals all week long. We love quinoa as it is gluten free + loaded with protein. Great athlete fuel! Add sliced avocado before serving as a bonus.
