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Fresh Spring Recipes

Spring has definitely sprung and it might be time for a little spring cleaning when it comes to your menu. Here are some fresh and delicious spring recipes to spice things up that your friends and family will love too. 

 

 

Fiesta Lime Chicken (6 servings) 

 

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Getting a little bored with the same old grilled chicken? This recipe for a delicious chicken marinade will give you some added flavor to keep things interesting. It will make enough marinade for 6 chicken breasts. You will need the juice from 3 limes blended with 1 jalapeño (cut and remove seeds), 5 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, and 5 tablespoons of oil in a blender or food processor. Place the chicken in a Ziplock bag with the marinade and let it sit in the refrigerator before grilling or cooking. 

 

 

Quinoa Salad (4 servings) 

 

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This next recipe combines flavorful vegetables with fresh and sweet fruit. The mix of flavors is a surprisingly tasty combination. To start, cook 2 cups of quinoa in 3 cups of water. Once it is cooked, sauté 1 sliced leek and 1 minced garlic clove in 1/2 tbsp of oil with salt and pepper for about 5 minutes. Add 1 bunch of chopped asparagus and continue to sauté for another 5-10 minutes (until asparagus is tender). Stir in 1 cup of diced strawberries, 3/4 cup of fresh or frozen peas and 1 cup of chopped parsley. Heat for a few more minutes then remove from heat. Whisk together 2 tablespoons of oil, 3 tbsp of lemon juice and 1/4 tsp of sea salt for a light and simple dressing. Mix together quinoa, veggies and dressing and enjoy!

 

 

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (4 servings) 

 

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This recipe is an exciting and tasty twist on regular chicken, turkey or tuna lettuce wraps. Take 1 lb of shrimp (peeled and deveined) and sprinkle with salt and pepper after rinsing and drying them. Add a drizzle of oil to a skillet and sauté the shrimp for 2 minutes on each side. Slice some veggies of your choice into thin matchsticks – cucumber and carrot are great options. Then you can make an optional dipping sauce by whisking 3/4 cup low fat sesame ginger salad dressing with 2 tbsp of creamy peanut butter. Assemble the lettuce wraps with a lettuce leaf of your choice, a couple strips each of vegetables and 2 shrimps. Drizzle with a small amount of peanut sauce and enjoy! 

 

 

Kale Smoothie (1 serving)  

 

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A smoothie is a perfect healthy way to start your day packed with vegetables and protein. This delicious green smoothie is made from 1/2 cup of kale, 1/2 cup of spinach, 1/4 cup of pineapple, 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk, 1/2 cup of ice and 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder. This healthy breakfast is full of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, fiber and much more…and it tastes sweet and refreshing.

 

~ Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick