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July 15, 2006
July 15, 2006
Cool Summer Slaw

A fresh, tasty alternative to a classic summer sidedish

1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced shallots (green onions or leeks will work as well)
Coarse sea salt to taste
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 bag (10 ounces) broccoli slaw (available in the produce section near the bagged salads)

In a bowl, combine the orange juice, vinegar and shallots. Add a good pinch of salt. Let this stand 5 to 20 minutes, the longer it sits the better the flavors marry. Whisk in the sesame oil, ginger and mustard. Taste and adjust seasonings. Wash the broccoli slaw, then add it to the bowl and toss to combine. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
Recipe Courtesy of the Portsmouth Herald

0 Comments/in Recipe-Side Dish /by Aimee Gallo, Vibrance Nutrition

Making the Most of Summer:

May 15, 2006
May 15, 2006

Top Produce Ideas

  1. Fresh Berries in Yogurt
  2. Frozen Berries as Ice Cubes!
  3. Grilled Asparagus Spears
  4. Fresh Watermelon Juice!
  5. Serve mango sorbet in half a cantaloupe

Ricotta Fruit Dip!
Ricotta cheese pairs well with the sweetness of fruit and offers a decent dose of protein to slow blood sugar response. This makes a great easy snack for work or after school! Provides 8 grams of protein per serving!

  • 1/3 cup low fat ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon sucanat or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. finely grated orange peel
  • 1 tbsp. orange juice
  • 1/2 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt (Cascade Fresh or Nancy’s)
  • Assorted fruit of choice

In a food processor or Vitamix, mix ricotta, sweetener and orange juice and peel. Mix until smooth. Stir cheese mixture into the yogurt. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Serves two (accompanied with assorted fresh fruit).

0 Comments/in Produce, Recipe-Dips, Recipe-Snack, Recipes, Summer /by Aimee Gallo, Vibrance Nutrition

RECIPE: Mediterranean Pasta Salad

April 15, 2006
April 15, 2006

Source: adapted from www.whfoods.com

This tasty pasta salad is a wonderful way to celebrate Springtime! Asparagus is a member of the lily family, and the portion we consume is actually a shoot from an underground crown that can produce for up to twenty years! Asparagus is rich in folic acid – a B vitamin necessary to reduce birth defects and keep the heart healthy. It also is a good source of potassium (making it an ideal component to a post-workout meal) and contains inulin – a fiber that is used as fuel by the friendly bacteria in our digestive system (like Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli). Asparagus is best enjoyed in April and May, when the tender stalks are in season.

Ingredients:

  • ¼ lb whole wheat fusilli pasta
  • 1 large bunch asparagus cut into 1 inch lengths, (remove fibrous bottoms and discard)
  • ½ medium red or sweet onion, minced
  • ½ basket cherry tomatoes, quartered (squeeze gently to remove seeds)
  • 5-6 medium cloves garlic, pressed or chopped
  • 3 TBS chopped fresh basil
  • 1 TBS chopped fresh tarragon
  • 3 TBS fresh lemon juice
  • 1 TBS balsamic vinegar
  • 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
  • salt, cracked black pepper to taste
  • *optional – 4 oz reduced fat feta cheese

Directions: Cook pasta according to instructions on package. While pasta is cooking prepare the rest of the ingredients. Place everything but asparagus in a bowl and set aside. When pasta is about 3 minutes from being done, add asparagus to cooking pasta. (If asparagus is thick you may want to add at 4 minutes. Or if it is thin, add at 2 minutes. 3 minutes is for medium thick asparagus.) Drain and rinse in cold water through a colander when done. Make sure it drains well so the final flavors are not diluted. Toss with rest of ingredients, and season with salt and pepper. Serves 4

0 Comments/in recipe-Main Dish, Recipe-Pasta /by Aimee Gallo, Vibrance Nutrition
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