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NUTRITION FRUITS AND VEGGIES MORE MATTERS Recent Articles

Green Beans are Great

from Fruits & Veggies More Matters     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.   How to Select Choose fresh, well ...

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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Strawberries

from Fruits and Vegies More Matters   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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Kale

Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Kale from Fruits & Veggies More Matters   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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Brussel Sprouts

Top 10 Way to Enjoy Brussel Sprouts from Fruits and Veggies More Matters   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. Add steam...

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Swiss Chard

Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Swiss Chard from Fruits and Veggies More Matters   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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Pineapple

Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Pineapple from Fruits and Veggies More Matters   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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Cara Cara Oranges

Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Cara Cara Navel Oranges from Fruits and Veggies More Matters   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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Persimmons

Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Persimmon from Fruits and Veggies More Matters   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

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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Cherries for October

Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Cherries from Fruits & Veggies More Matters   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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