What an Olympian eats

Discover what our New Zealand Team Olympians cook to fuel their families for everyday life. These recipes are easy, quick, and packed with protein and goodness to keep tummies full and everyone happy.

Try the recipes out for yourself. If it's good enough for an Olympian, it's got to be good for you and your family!

For more on eating like an athlete, and to watch our Olympians cook off for the golden lamb chop, click the link below.

Stacey Waaka's balsamic glazed lamb chops

After a hard day training, Stacey knows that this meal is easy to whip up and it will satisfy. The balsamic glaze and parmesan roast veggies add a little something special to a classic lamb chop dinner.

Tone Ng Shiu's Asian-inspired stir fry

When Tone cooks for his family, he's looking for something that will fuel growing bodies and minds. He need not look any further than this beef stir fry which is packed with protein. Remove the chillis and his twins would happily eat it, greens and all!

Sarah Cowley Ross' chilli con carne

Sarah loves getting loads of veggies into dinner for her family, and this chilli is packed to the brim with carrots, courgettes, and anything else from the back of the fridge. This meal has lots of protein to fuel a busy and active life. It's a real winner!

Eric Murray's lamb burger

Eric and his son are real foodies and they love their lean red meat. Lamb ribs on the barbecue are Eric's go-to, but this lamb burger comes close. It's loaded with hummus and yoghurt to increase the amount of protein as well as heaps of veggies for a balanced meal. Serve the roast carrots in the burger or on the side with a salad, and dinner is made!

Caitlin Regal's spiced lamb flatbreads

This dish is a staple in Caitlin's household. She even makes the two-ingredient flatbreads and pickled red onion herself. The best part is that everyone can load up their own flatbread with the fragrant lamb and then pile on whatever veggies and toppings they like. Even a fussy toddler will wolf this one down!

Barbara Kendall's Mexican beef bowl

Barbara knows a thing or two about how to fuel herself for peak performance, which is good because she's now cooking for her athlete daughters. She makes sure they get enough high quality protein like New Zealand beef and lamb in their diet. This is one recipe that they love - take or leave the chillis!