The benefits of eating fresh produce are no secret. The positive impact a diet rich in garden-fresh fruits and vegetables has on overall physical (and event mental) health has been a matter of scientific fact for decades.
It’s easy for most health-minded individuals to grasp the importance of maintaining a diet loaded with fresh produce; what’s not so easy is finding new and delicious ways to prepare this healthful food.
Let’s face it, regardless of how much you love fruits and veggies, anyone can get a little bored (especially the kiddies) with eating the peppery zest of arugula leaves and even the wonderfully tart sweetness of strawberries if that’s all you eat over and over with meals. Don’t let lack of recipe ideas keep fruits and veggies from the dinner table.
Thanks to the miracle of the internet and fit foodies everywhere, you can find delectable fresh produce recipes with the click of the mouse.
This extensive recipe list from Midwest Living puts a creative spin on fresh tomatoes (Tomatoes and Cheese Tart) and squash (Squash and Tomato Bake). And here are some recipes from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. They give you great ideas for wraps, pastas, salads, breads and more, as well as some tips on fresh food preservation.
The kids are sure to love the recipes from this neat little resource webpage from GenerationGreen.com. Their fresh produce recipes like Citrus Salsa, Jicama Fennel Salad with Lime Orange Dressing and Chicken Asparagus Gratin are easy and sound fantastic.
Does Indian-Spiced Roasted Squash Soup and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Garlic and Shallots sound pretty good to you? You’ll see this and more at Cooking Light’s recipe resource page.
Lastly, if you’re looking for bit more sophistication with your produce recipes, look no further than these from Delish.com. Fancier dishes like Zucchini Carpaccio, Santa Fe Quinoa Salad, Snap Bean–Corn Salad with Yellow Tomato Vinaigrette, Grilled Red Pepper and Eggplant and Summer Squash and Carrot Ribbons are just a handful of other recipes they provide.
The internet is a great resource for recipes to keep your meals diverse, delicious and healthy. Bring some creativity into your mealtimes to keep those fresh fruits and vegetables on your family’s dinner table and in their bellies!