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Also known as string beans, these bright green and crunchy beans are available year-round. Green beans are picked while still immature and the inner bean is just beginning to form. They are one of only a few varieties of beans that are eaten fresh.
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Balsamic & Berries. Reduce balsamic in a sauce pan by bringing to a boil then simmering over low heat until it has a syrup consistency. Top low-fat frozen yogurt with fresh strawberries and finish with a drizzle of the balsamic reduction.
Sweet Greens. Add sliced berries to mesclun greens (or ot...
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Kale
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With Your Favorite Noodles – soba, fettuccine or rice noodles. Add chopped kale when pasta is about 5 minutes from being done. Season with a small amount of sesame oil, sesame seeds and salt.
Quickie Kale Salad. Toss canned sliced beets with cooked fresh or frozen k...
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Top 10 Way to Enjoy Brussel Sprouts
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Make candied Brussels sprouts. Defrost frozen sprouts and dust with brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Microwave for 5 minutes and serve hot.
Simply roast Brussels sprouts at 400 degrees for 40 minutes. Toss with a small amount of olive oil before baking.
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Swiss Chard
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One-Pot Dish. Dinner couldn’t be easier with our One-Pot Lentil Dish featuring Swiss chard.
Ravioli. Surprise your family with ravioli filled with Swiss chard, part-skim ricotta, and a touch of parmesan cheese. Finish with your favorite sauce.
Scrambled. Inste...
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Pineapple
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Salsa! Mix chopped pineapple, bell peppers, onion, jalapeno peppers, lemon juice, and cilantro to make fresh salsa. Serve over grilled chicken, burgers or seafood, or with tortilla chips. Recipe: Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple Popsicles. Stack fresh or canned pineapple chu...
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Cara Cara Navel Oranges
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Beet Red Orange Salad. Toss together roasted beets, peeled and sliced Cara Cara navel oranges, and a citrus vinaigrette or a small amount of orange juice. Serve on watercress or as a side for grilled seafood, pork, or chicken.
Fruity Pizza. Top a freshly ...
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Persimmon
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Homemade Vinaigrette. Combine a chopped persimmon, 2 tablespoons vinegar (white wine or balsamic), 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, and your favorite herbs (basil, thyme etc). Blend and enjoy!
A Treat for One! Blend 2 persimmons with 1 cup (8 oz...
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Veggie Burritos
Serves 4
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 cup chili beans
2 cup hot cooked Spanish rice
½ cup (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoon canned chopped green chilies
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup re...
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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Cherries
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Peanut Butter & Cherry. Try a hand at making your own cherry preserves! Great on your usual peanut butter creation or as a spread for breakfast breads.
Perfect Pie. Who doesn’t love cherry pie? See how to make healthy cherry desserts to satisfy you...
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