Post-Workout Quick Carb Recipe

Name: Post-Workout Quick Carb
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked white rice (preferably jasmine or basmati); 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp olive oil (optional)

American · Main course · 12 min total

Post-Workout Quick Carb recipe videos

A fast, simple dish to replenish glycogen stores after exercise, combining white rice with a touch of salt and a squeeze of lemon for quick absorption.

2
min prep

10
min cook

1
servings

242
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 cup cooked white rice (preferably jasmine or basmati)
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp olive oil (optional)

Instructions

If using leftover rice, reheat in microwave or on stovetop until steaming. If cooking fresh, cook 1/3 cup dry rice according to package directions.
Fluff rice with a fork and stir in salt, lemon juice, and olive oil if using.
Serve immediately.

Tips

For extra protein, stir in a scoop of unflavored protein powder or top with a poached egg.
Add a pinch of sugar or honey if you need a faster glucose spike.
Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of water.