Tips for Delicious Summer Produce |
- Grilled vegetables are delicious. Try
mixing raw veggies (zucchini, broccoli, asparagus,
onions, carrots -- be creative) with UCAN2 Cook!'s
Avocado Oil and Balsamic Vinegar. Add Celtic
Salt, pepper and herbs to taste. Simply
grill on the Barbecue! Learn more at the Grillin'
It Up Good Workshop.
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- Your kids will never notice that they're eating
something "good-for-them" if you disguise the
veggies. Try pureeing veggies (like
tomatoes, orange, red or yell bell peppers,
cucumbers etc.) into sauces for pasta or as a
delicious soup. Pureed fruits are delicious,
low calorie and nutritious toppings for pancakes,
French Toast and even Summertime treats like ice
cream!
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- Be creative. Try unusual combinations
like adding strawberries to a mixed green salad or
adding peaches to a pasta dish. If you like
things "hot and spice" -- make a Shrimp and
Vegetable Pasta Salad with a liberal addition of
our Wahuwera Sauce. Add diced hot
peppers (e.g., jalapeño,
serrano, habanero) if you dare. The trick is
to add sliced ripe bananas -- a nice little break
from the heat!
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- Fresh herbs are a great way to make foods
interesting. Experiment with the bountiful
herbs in all of your recipes from salads, to
soups, to main dishes, and even desserts.
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- Buy vegetables that are easy to prepare. Pick
up pre-washed bags of salad greens and add baby
carrots or grape tomatoes for a salad in minutes.
Buy packages of such as baby carrots or celery
sticks for quick snacks.
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- Color! Add color to salads by adding baby
carrots, shredded red cabbage, or spinach leaves.
Include in-season vegetables for variety through
the year.
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- Try delicious, all-natural dressings and
sauces that are low in fat (like many of the UCAN2
Cook! sauces) to add some zest and flavor.
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- Add a Serving of Veggies or Fruit with each
meal. This way, you don't need to eat a lot
at any single setting.
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