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Strawberry Apple Grapefruit Smoothie with Ginger

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By Jodee Weiland

I love a good smoothie any day of the week, whether it’s following an intense workout or just to give me that little extra boost in my day. My Strawberry Apple Grapefruit Smoothie with Ginger is tart but delicious with just a little honey added for a touch of sweetness. Whenever you add grapefruit to a smoothie, you can expect it to be somewhat tart, so I like to add some organic honey to the mix. It will still be tart tasting, but just not as much.

https://learnfromyesterday.comI love ruby red grapefruit for all the health benefits it adds to any smoothie. The obvious health benefit is the Vitamin C, but it is also has the antioxidant lycopene. The ginger added in this smoothie is a spice that has numerous health benefits, such as easing nausea, helping with the symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, arthritis, muscle pain, and more. Apples blended in to a smoothie help keep your heart healthy, reduce cholesterol, reduce the risk of diabetes, help control weight, and much more.  Strawberries are rich in nutrients and antioxidants that help boost immunity, promote eye health, fight cancer and bad cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, and more.

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To list all the benefits of each of these ingredients would require me to do an individual post on each one, but for more information, I would like to suggest a source online that I frequently use to check on health benefits, Best Health. I find their information both useful and reliable.

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8 ounce cup of all natural ruby red grapefruit segments with juice
1 Granny Smith apple with skin cored and cut into pieces
1/2 cup fresh strawberries
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger (more or less to taste)
2 teaspoons organic honey
1 cup ice cubes

https://learnfromyesterday.comThis recipe for my Strawberry Apple Grapefruit Smoothie with Ginger makes one smoothie and will be about 249 calories. It has eleven grams of fiber and is high in vitamin C plus many other vitamins and nutrients. It is healthy and deliciously tart and tangy. I love grapefruit and grapefruit juice, so I love this smoothie. If you’re not a fan of grapefruit, substitute another citrus such as orange segments and orange juice. If you do decide to make this substitution, you probably will not need any honey added. Either way, this smoothie is another one of my personal favorites, so stay healthy and try it! Enjoy!

Seared Sea Scallops with Parmesan Prosciutto Risotto

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Making seared sea scallops intrigued me at one time, so years ago I researched how to do this and since that time have made them at home dozens of times. I love Seared Sea Scallops with Parmesan Prosciutto Risotto done right, so it was important to me that I learned how to do this dish correctly. What I learned was that you do not want to overcook the scallops or they will become tough and rubbery. I learned how long to cook them and how to cook them as well. Today a great source on “How To Make Pan-Seared Scallops” by Danilo Alfaro is at About.com Culinary Arts if you have never made sea scallops before.

Sea Scallops with Risotto

I use extra virgin olive oil and butter to sear my scallops. Depending upon the size of the scallops, it usually takes about two to three minutes on each side to sear your scallops without overcooking them. More often than not, this time is closer to two minutes in order to leave the inside of the scallop translucent.

Sea Scallops with Risotto

Before I sear my scallops, I usually make my Parmesan Prosciutto Risotto, a creamy Italian rice flavored by adding grated imported Parmesan Reggiano and crispy crumbled prosciutto to taste. I make the risotto and then pan fry about two ounces of cut up prosciutto until crisp and able to be crumbled. I add about a third to half of the crumbled prosciutto to the rice after blending in grated Parmesan Reggiano to the cooked risotto. Once done, I pan sear my sea scallops in the same pan I cooked the prosciutto after adding butter and olive oil. The scallops are seared in small batches until browned on both sides, about two to three minutes on each side depending on size. The sea scallops go well with the Parmesan Prosciutto Risotto and served with another vegetable make a great meal!

Sea Scallops with Risotto

Sea Scallops with Risotto

 

 

 

 

Sea Scallops with Risotto

Seared Sea Scallops with Parmesan Prosciutto Risotto

Parmesan Prosciutto Risotto:

1 cup Arborio rice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 and 1/4 cups fat free vegetable broth (or fat free low sodium chicken broth)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
2 ounces Italian prosciutto

Sea Scallops with Risotto

Sea Scallops with Risotto

 

 

 

 

Heat the olive oil and butter, and then add and sauté the chopped onions until translucent. Add the rice to this, and cook stirring for about two minutes. Then add in 1 cup of vegetable broth at a time, and cook while stirring until creamy. When creamy add the second cup of broth, and cook while stirring until creamy. Finally, add the third cup of broth, and cook while stirring until creamy. Once done, add in the last 1/4 cup of broth and the Parmesan Reggiano cheese, stirring it into the risotto until blended together. Add in about a third to half of the crispy crumbles prosciutto and stir into the risotto. Cover the pan to keep warm and set aside.

Sea Scallops with Risotto

Sea Scallops with Risotto

 

 

 

Seared Sea Scallops:

8 to 10 large sea scallops rinsed and dried with a paper towel
1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Heat the butter and olive oil in your pan. Sear the scallops in batches of 4 to 5 scallops at a time. Make sure they are dried off well after rinsing. Place the scallops in the hot oil and butter flat side down and let cook for two to three minutes depending on size. You want to sear the sides to a brown crust, but you do not want to overcook the scallops. They should be somewhat slightly translucent inside when done. If done right, they will not be tough when you bite into the scallop. Once done, serve the scallops over your Parmesan Prosciutto Rice with a side vegetable. Sprinkle crispy crumbled prosciutto over the scallops to taste from what’s left.

Sea Scallops with RisottoSeared Sea Scallops with Parmesan Prosciutto Risotto done right are a delicious seafood meal that make you feel as though you are eating out at a luxurious restaurant. Serve with a side vegetable or salad and a nice glass of white wine for a delicious meal enhanced by the rich flavors of Italian prosciutto and Parmesan Reggiano cheese in the creamy risotto. I love this meal. There are a few more steps to this meal, but once you get used to it, it is really worth the little bit of extra effort. Try it and find out for yourself just exactly what makes this meal so special, and enjoy!

Delicious Strawberry Apple Smoothie with Ginger

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Sometimes when I feel the urge to have something sweet, I turn to a smoothie. I do this because a smoothie made with fruit and other nutritional ingredients can satisfy my craving and still be healthy for me. It’s times like this that I find myself putting together something like my Delicious Strawberry Apple Smoothie with Ginger.

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Fresh fruits are always a healthy addition to any smoothie. I will sometimes wash and freeze fresh fruit for a smoothie I want to make. That’s what I did here with some fresh strawberries. That gives texture to my recipe without adding ice because my frozen strawberries become my ice in a way. Then I will usually add a fresh apple along with fruit juice to the mixture giving it even more texture. That along with grated ginger makes this smoothie a refreshing, tasty, and naturally sweet treat without any added sugar or honey. This particular smoothie is dairy free as well.

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Delicious Strawberry Apple Smoothie with Ginger

1 cup fresh strawberries frozen
1 medium Granny Smith apple cored
1/2 cup unsweetened pure black cherry juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger grated

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This recipe makes one smoothie. Put the above ingredients into a blender. Blend the mixture together until smooth. When done, pour into a glass and serve.

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My Delicious Strawberry Apple Smoothie with Ginger has 264 calories, 8 grams of fiber, and is rich in vitamins and other healthy nutrients. Because there is no dairy, it is fat free. For me, this is a perfect smoothie for a snack or as a refresher before or after working out. I love a good smoothie and with the warmer weather approaching soon, a cool refreshing smoothie will be even more appreciated by most of us. So give this a try, and enjoy!