Moroccan Vegetable Stew with California Dried PlumsSwordfish Kabobs with California Dried Plums and Bay LeavesCalifornia Dried Plums Steeped in Jasmine Tea with Yogurt
(Family Features) - Many dietitians tell their patients that one of the easiest ways to take care of the body is to pay attention to what they eat - but this does not mean sacrificing delicious meals and snacks. It means choosing foods that are not only packed with nutrients, but also taste great.
(Family Features) - Many dietitians tell their patients that one of the easiest ways to take care of the body is to pay attention to what they eat - but this does not mean sacrificing delicious meals and snacks. It means choosing foods that are not only packed with nutrients, but also taste great.
California Dried Plums are the perfect example of a delicious, portable and versatile food that offers big nutrition, bite for bite.
What's even better, California Dried Plums are beneficial to digestive health because they contain fiber. One serving of four to five dried plums contains about 3g of fiber.
Moist, sweet and chewy, this perfect snack requires no refrigeration, which makes it so simple to keep on hand anywhere! Try California Dried Plums on cereal or yogurt, in your favorite snack mix or on your favorite salad. Their sweet flavor and mouth-pleasing texture make California Dried Plums a natural in both savory and sweet dishes.
Moroccan Vegetable Stew and Swordfish Kabobs are two savory offerings that show off the versatility of California Dried Plums. Craving something sweet that you and your tummy can agree on? California Dried Plums Steeped in Jasmine Tea with Yogurt is a dream of a dessert with ginger, honey and raspberries making good use of dried plums' sweet flavor.
California Dried Plums are nature's recipe for digestive health: Get in the healthy habit today of including this sweet, nutritious powerhouse in your daily diet.
For more information on keeping your digestive system healthy and in balance, and for more delicious recipes and ideas using California Dried Plums, visit http://www.tummywise.com/.
20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Makes 6 servings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch crescents
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1 pound whole butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 small fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups pitted California Dried Plums
1/4 cup chopped cilantro6 cups cooked quinoa or whole wheat couscous*
In large heatproof casserole or deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, cinnamon, ginger, paprika and saffron; cooking and stirring about 5 minutes or until onion begins to soften. Add squash, fennel, tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups water and salt. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until squash feels tender when pierced with small sharp knife; add dried plums and cook 5 minutes more. (Stew may be cooked to this point up to 1 day ahead; refrigerate until needed.) Just before serving, stir in cilantro. Serve over quinoa.
Nutrients per serving: 481 calories; 8g fat; 0mg cholesterol; 427mg sodium; 95g carbohydrate; 11g fiber; 12g protein
Tip: *Rinse 2 cups quinoa; place in saucepan with 4 cups water. Bring to simmer; reduce heat. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Whole wheat couscous may be substituted; cook according to package directions.
Source : http://www.culinary.net/
