Strawberries in season
Plump and
full of taste, strawberries are the fruit of the season. Here’s what you can do
with them.
DON’T FREEZE:
It’s better not to freeze the fruit as once they are frozen then thawed, they become pulpy and flabby. Instead, make a puree of the fruit and freeze that.
MENU IDEAS:
STRAWBERRY SOUP: Blend strawberries and yogurt with orange juice and cardamom for a cold soup.
STRAWBERRY MOCKTAIL: Blend strawberries and orange with a little vanilla ice cream for a fun drink.
STRAWBERRY KEBABS:
Grill the fruit on a skewer and drizzle it with a balsamic glaze to make a fruit kebab.
STRAWBERRY SALSA:
For a tangy accompaniment to your baked fish or ch i cke n , mix diced strawberry to avocado and salsa and add on top.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
Strawberries are a source of vitamin C — just one serving of strawberries has 51.5 mg of vitamin C — which amounts to half of a person’s daily requirement. The antioxidant properties in strawberries are also said to help prevent cancer and cataracts. The fruit helps fight bad cholesterol (responsible for plaque build up in arteries). It also helps lessen inflammation of the joints and can lower blood pressure owing to its potassium content.
QUICK FIX
Make a strawberry salad with strawberries, rocket leaves, chopped walnuts and pour a tangy vinaigrette over it.
DON’T FREEZE:
It’s better not to freeze the fruit as once they are frozen then thawed, they become pulpy and flabby. Instead, make a puree of the fruit and freeze that.
MENU IDEAS:
STRAWBERRY SOUP: Blend strawberries and yogurt with orange juice and cardamom for a cold soup.
STRAWBERRY MOCKTAIL: Blend strawberries and orange with a little vanilla ice cream for a fun drink.
STRAWBERRY KEBABS:
Grill the fruit on a skewer and drizzle it with a balsamic glaze to make a fruit kebab.
STRAWBERRY SALSA:
For a tangy accompaniment to your baked fish or ch i cke n , mix diced strawberry to avocado and salsa and add on top.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
Strawberries are a source of vitamin C — just one serving of strawberries has 51.5 mg of vitamin C — which amounts to half of a person’s daily requirement. The antioxidant properties in strawberries are also said to help prevent cancer and cataracts. The fruit helps fight bad cholesterol (responsible for plaque build up in arteries). It also helps lessen inflammation of the joints and can lower blood pressure owing to its potassium content.
QUICK FIX
Make a strawberry salad with strawberries, rocket leaves, chopped walnuts and pour a tangy vinaigrette over it.
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Tahseen BT131213
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