How to make muesli: the breakfast that Olympic athletes eat in Paris 2024

Meet Muslinoa, the nutritious breakfast designed by chef Akrame Benallal, who feeds Olympic athletes Do you want to start your day like an Olympic champion? What you’re looking for is Muslinoa, a super-nutritious breakfast designed by Michelin-starred chef Akrame Benallal.

Muslinoa the creation of Akrame Benallal This food was specially designed for athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Originally from France, with Algerian roots, Chef Akrame is recognized for his innovative style in cooking, combining flavors from his adventures around the world.

With a focus on sustainability, he decided to create dishes in vegetables which take center stage and said: ‘When you serve 40,000 meals a day, vegetables are the only thing everyone can agree on.’

Mussels are the key breakfast for athletes, packed with nutrients that will help them overcome each of their tests while enduring the summer heat.

This recipe is perfect for anyone who wants to prepare a healthy, vegetarian meal at home that, above all, increases their energy levels.

Ingredients

For the crunchy quinoa

100 grams white quinoa

100 grams red quinoa

1 onion, finely chopped

10 grams mascarpone

20 grams grated parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

For the yogurt and herb sauce

50 grams fat-free Greek yogurt

2 sprigs each of cilantro, dill, tarragon and parsley

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Preheat your oven to 180°C Combine the white and red quinoa, then spread evenly on a baking sheet.

Pour enough water to cover the quinoa by about 3 centimeters

Add the finely chopped onion to the quinoa mixture

Bake for an hour or until all the water is absorbed

Heat a little olive oil in a pan to 140°C and fry a third of the quinoa cooked until crispy.

In a separate pan, mix the rest of the quinoa with the mascarpone, parmesan, salt and pepper.

For the sauce, chop the herbs, discarding the stems. Mix them with the yogurt Greek and season to taste

To serve your muesli like a pro:

Start with a big spoonful of yogurt and herb sauce on the bottom of your plate.

Add a layer of the creamy quinoa mixture

Finish with a sprinkle of crunchy quinoa on top for the perfect crunch

Enjoy this tasty and nutritious dish fit for Olympic athletes – literally!