September is recognized as National Fruits and Veggies month in the U.S. This may be a good time to make a commitment to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. You can check out this website for a new twist on preparation ideas for timeless fresh favorites. http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/
Here are some ideas:
BAKE...an apple and fill the core with dried fruit, nuts and a little butter.
BOIL...butternut squash and season with salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
STEAM...your favorite veggies with citrus juice and zest added to the water to create bold, new flavors. Try lemon juice with spinach, orange juice with broccoli and grapefruit juice with carrots.
STIR FRY...pineapple and mango with honey and ginger to create a perfect topping for low-fat ice cream.
SAUTE...peeled pear and apple slices with a little butter. Add orange slices and a touch of marmalade and serve as fruity dessert.
ROAST...thin slices of sweet potatoes to make chips.
GRILL...eggplant, zucchini, and portabella mushrooms to use is a whole wheat wrap.
STEW...corn, onion, peppers, celery and tomato. Serve over whole grain rice with a side of black beans and call it a meal.
BLANCH...almonds in water and peel for a new twist on a healthy snack.
MICROWAVE...cranberries and orange zest with a little sugar or stevia and water to make a sweet cranberry relish.
What are your favorite recipes for fresh fruits and veggies?
Here are some ideas:
BAKE...an apple and fill the core with dried fruit, nuts and a little butter.
BOIL...butternut squash and season with salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
STEAM...your favorite veggies with citrus juice and zest added to the water to create bold, new flavors. Try lemon juice with spinach, orange juice with broccoli and grapefruit juice with carrots.
STIR FRY...pineapple and mango with honey and ginger to create a perfect topping for low-fat ice cream.
SAUTE...peeled pear and apple slices with a little butter. Add orange slices and a touch of marmalade and serve as fruity dessert.
ROAST...thin slices of sweet potatoes to make chips.
GRILL...eggplant, zucchini, and portabella mushrooms to use is a whole wheat wrap.
STEW...corn, onion, peppers, celery and tomato. Serve over whole grain rice with a side of black beans and call it a meal.
BLANCH...almonds in water and peel for a new twist on a healthy snack.
MICROWAVE...cranberries and orange zest with a little sugar or stevia and water to make a sweet cranberry relish.
What are your favorite recipes for fresh fruits and veggies?
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