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March 18, 2023 ‘The Elk City News - 7 Enjoy Better-for-You Foods Focused on Flavor FAMILY FEATURES rom salads and snacks to breakfast, lunch and dinner, rounding out a full menu of healthy meals shouldn’t be a chore. In fact, you can still enjoy your favorite flavors and tickle your taste buds with nutritious recipes that capitalize on powerful ingredients you actually want to eat. A fruit-forward breakfast is a nutritious way to start your morning, and a fresh ‘twist on pasta salad can make lunches or your evening side an enjoyable way to Stay on track. Bowls filled with grains, ‘veggies and a favorite protein are all the rage, and this seafood-fueled version is no exception when you're craving a combination of your personal favorites. Take your better-for-you eating plan from bland and boring to delightfully delicious by visiting Culinary.net for more recipe inspiration. Eat Smart with Seafood ‘No matter if you're searching for a healthy family dinner, a quick lunch at home or an easy idea to meal prep for the week ahead, these Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowls are perfect for scafood lovers who also enjoy ahint of spice. Fresh, healthy and full of deliciously prepared shrimp, these bowls are also loaded with mushrooms, peppers and cucumbers. The homemade sauce is light with a sweet yet spicy vibe. Resting over a cup ofsteamy quinoa for a filling base ofhealthy grains, it’s a quick and easy recipe you can customize with favorite toppings like sesame seeds and cilantro. Find more wholesome, health-forward recipes at Culinary.net. ‘Orange Shrimp Quinca Bowls Orange Shrimp Quinoa Bowls Servings: 2 cup quinoa Start the New Year with a Savory Salad Bee cup orange juice Starting the new year with fresh intentions, whether you're trying to reset for 2023 or simply add more greens to your meals, begins with delicious, tablespoon hot sauce nutritious and easy recipes. tablespoon honey With more than 100 varieties of fresh, healthy and convenient ready-to-eat salads, Fresh Express provides plenty of inspiration, information and tablespoon soy sauce incentives to help you achieve your goals. For example, this Pesto Pasta Salad features red lentil rotini and Twisted Pesto Caesar Chopped Salad Kits tablespoons vegetable oil loaded with a fresh blend of crisp iceberg and green leaf lettuces, crunchy garlic brioche croutons, Parmesan cheese and creamy pesto dressing. Add tablespoon lime juice fresh grape tomatoes and toasted walnuts for a simple side or easy lunch that can be made ahead of time. tablespoon white miso Discover more fresh recipe ideas at FreshExpress.com, Vi pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed 1/4 cup butter Pesto Pasta Salad rE - > 1/4 teaspoon salt Prep time: 15 minutes 1/8 teaspoon pepper Cook time: 10 minutes cup mushrooms, sliced Servings: 6 rere red bell pepper, diced cucumber, sliced into half moons 1 quart cooked red lentil rotini green onions, sliced 2 packages (9 1/2 ounces each) avocado, sliced Fresh Express Twisted eeeteaspoon sesame seeds Pesto Caesar Chopped tablespoons cilantro, chopped Salad Kits Cook quinoa according to package 1/2 teaspoon salt instructions. Set aside, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper In medium bowl, whisk orange juice, 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, vegetable 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted oil, lime juice and miso until combined. Prepare red lentil rotini according to package Pour 1/4 ofliquid into separate bowl. directions; cool 15 minutes. Set aside. In bowl, mix rotini and one dressing packet ‘Add shrimp to remaining mixture and from salad kits, Sprinkle with salt and pepper; marinate 15 minutes, mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes, or Heat large skillet over medium until roti cold. heat with butter. Add shrimp, salt and In large bowl, mix lettuce from both salad pepper. Cook 2 minutes on each side kits with remaining salad dressing package. Add rotini and tomatoes; toss to combine. Sprinkle until pink. Add mushrooms and cook with garlic brioche croutons and shredded. until tender. Parmesan cheese from salad kits and walnuts. In two serving bowls, divide quinoa, bell pepper, cucumber, onions, avocado Substitution: Traditional rotini can be used for and shrimp. Sprinkle sesame seeds and red lentil roti cilantro over both bowls. Posto Pasta Salad Drizzle with reserved dressing, aS A Fruity Twist Brunch Fruit Tart on Breakfast Recipe adapted from homemadeinterest.com Whether it’s a weekend cele- Crust: bration or a simple moming 4 cups granola mixture bite on the go, it’s often said 1/2 cup butter, softened breakfast is the most important 41/2 tablespoons honey meal, Starting off your day with nonstick cooking spray some fruity nutrition isa sweet Filling: way to add vitamin C to your 2.1/4. cups vanilla Greek yogurt diet without skimping on flavor. 8 ounces cream cheese, softened With a tasty granola crust and 1/2 cup granulated sugar yogurt filling, this Brunch Fruit 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Tart is an easy way to impress 1 package gelatin ‘guests or fuel your moming at the office. Balanced and easy Toppings: to make, the crunchy crust strawberries, sliced blueberries and smooth center make it an kiwis, sliced enjoyable addition to at-home menus. This version calls for To make crust: Preheat oven to 350 F. strawberries, blueberries and In large bowl, combine granola, butter and honey. Grease 1-inch tart pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottom oftart pan with parchment paper. kiwi, but you can get creative Press granola mixture into tart pan. Place tart pan on baking sheet with your own favorite fruits for and bake 10 minutes. Cool completely. a different flavor each time you To make filling: Using mixer, combine yogurt, cream cheese, sugar, make it. vanilla extract and gelatin until whipped completely. Visit Culinary.net to find Pour yogurt mixture into tart crust. Reftigerate at least | hour. Brunch Fruit Tart more nutritious breakfast ideas, Top with strawberries, blueberries and kiwis.