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When we’re deciding what to eat, we normally think about the fruits and vegetables that we have at home and on-hand. An issue that we’ve all run into, however, is looking in the refrigerator or freezer only to find ingredients that have been forgotten about and aren’t any good to use for a fresh recipe.

That’s why you should count on a fruit bowl that lets you see all of your fruits and vegetables! It won’t just allow you to take advantage of your produce when it’s ripest, it will even help you eat well and maintain a healthy diet. And, the design will let you “decorate” a space with all the colors of your fresh fruits and vegetables!

In this case, we’ll see how to combine spinach with pears for a fresh and nutritious salad, so you can stick to a guilt-free diet. You can serve this salad as a vegetarian main course, or feature it as a side dish with fish or poultry.

Apart from being a balanced recipe, this spinach and pear salad packs an important punch of nutrients without a high calorie count. Spinach has more protein than the majority of other vegetables, along with fiber, vitamins A, C, E, K, and the B-vitamin group. It is also a good source of folic acid and fatty omega-3 acids, and minerals like calcium, manganese, magnesium, potassium, iron, and phosphorus.

The pear is a fruit with important diuretic properties, and so it is recommended for those looking to lose a little extra weight. It can help reduce problems with retention of liquids and also has other nutrients, especially soluble fiber, to prevent constipation and reduce bad cholesterol.

Take a look at the ingredients that you’ll need to make this delicious dish, so you can grab whatever you might be missing. You’ll see that this salad has everything to become a staple in your collection of fast and easy recipes.

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INGREDIENTS

• Spinach 300 grams
• 2 Pears
• 1 Onion
• 2 Teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Olive oil
• The juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: varied seeds (sesame, flax, etc.)

PREPARATION

This salad is one of those quick recipes that you can add to your diet if you’re looking to lose weight. It’s advisable to prepare it just before serving, so it stays looking nice and fresh.
To start, wash the pears and spinach. Cut the pears and the onion in thin slices and separate the spinach leaves by hand.
Mix the three ingredients in whatever vessel you will use to serve the salad.
Then, mix the Dijon mustard with the lemon juice and olive oil to make vinaigrette. Add salt and pepper to taste. Just before serving, dress the salad with the vinaigrette. This vegetarian salad can be made heartier by adding flax, sesame, or poppy seeds, which will also add a nice crunchy texture.
We’re sure that you’ll enjoy this recipe that’s all about freshness, perfect for eating light when you’re in a rush or on a hot summer day!

Enjoy your meal!

With cold weather on the way, it’s a great time to start introducing more and more hot dishes into our weekly routine. And who doesn’t love a great homemade cream for a midday meal or quick weeknight dinner?

That’s why today we’re bringing you this recipe for a classic cream of zucchini! Since zucchini contains 95% water, it’s perfect for anyone looking to eat healthy or stick to a diet, as its caloric content is very low.

In addition, zucchini’s most important benefit is its ability to protect the cardiovascular system. So, there’s no excuse to avoid this delicious recipe! One of the great things about creams is that, in addition to being healthy and nutritious, they can be enjoyed year-round since we can serve them hot or cold.

Feel free to switch up a few of the ingredients; some people might use a couple of potatoes or leeks, and other might decide to leave out the cheese. Our option is as follows:

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INGREDIENTS

• 6 large zucchinis
• 1 large onion
• 2 pieces of KIRI cheese (can be substituted with any smooth, soft cheese)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• ½ liter of water
• Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

Begin by coating the bottom of a large pot with plenty of olive oil. Dice the onion and add it to the pot on low heat, stirring as the onions sweat.

Meanwhile, wash, peel, and cut the zucchini into slices, and add the slices into the pot with the onion. Mix this combination well, and add the water.

Continue stirring and apply maximum heat until the water begins to boil, so that the vegetables soften in order to blend them.

Once the vegetables are completely cooked, add the cheese and stir until completely melted. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.

As the next step is blending the mixture, if you are going to use an electric blender, it is advisable to let the cream cool down first to avoid burns from any splashes.

Taste test the cream once blended, add more seasoning as preferred, and continue to blend.

When serving, feel free to add crackers or toasts to accompany this healthy and delicious recipe, and don’t forget to top it off with a little pour of extra virgin olive oil!

Enjoy your meal!

We have all had those moments when we think to ourselves, “What should I make today?” Eating healthy can be really difficult when we’re trying to stay on top of work, chores, and other activities.

The perfect solution for this time crunch would of course be to prepare an easy recipe based on some kind of fruit or vegetable- nutritious ingredients that help you to stick to a diet and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

So today, we’re bringing you a delicacy of vegetarian cooking that you’ll be able to make in just minutes. Plus, you’ll love the taste!

Take a look at the recipe below, make note of any ingredients you might need, and maybe even plan a trip to the market to grab the best produce. You’ll see how this recipe can easily become one of your favorites!

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INGREDIENTS

• 3 tomatoes
• 1 red onion
• 1 cucumber
• 1 green pepper
• Feta cheese
• Black olives
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Oregano
• Ground black pepper
• Fresh parsley

PREPARATION

Start by rinsing all of the vegetables well, and cutting them into medium-sized pieces, not too thick or thin. This way, the salad will really look big and plentiful when you serve it. Add the chopped vegetables to a large salad bowl. Next, julienne the onion and add it, along with the black olives, to the rest of the ingredients in the salad bowl. Carefully slice the feta cheese into cubes, placing them on top of the vegetables and being careful that they don’t crumble. Add salt and pepper to taste, a bit of oregano, and a generous pour of extra virgin olive oil. Finally, carefully mix all the ingredients and garnish with a bit of parsley.

Enjoy this delicious vegetarian recipe, and make it part of your healthy and balanced diet. You’ll see how recipes like this one are the best way to eat great-tasting, healthy meals!

Enjoy your meal!

Hello again! There’s no better time of the year to be taking lots of Vitamin C than right now!

The cold weather has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere along with cold and flus – oh no!! Who wants to spend a week in bed with a runny nose and aches and pains all over? Not me! ????

This simple recipe will help you to take a good dose of Vitamin C! Plus, it offers lots of other benefits that Mother Nature brings to us in her greenest packaging- the fruits themselves! And of course, eating seasonal fruits is even better, since that’s when all of their health properties are at peak potential!

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INGREDIENTS

As you can see in the photo above of our FRUITWALL fruit “bowl,” this recipe only uses two ingredients.

• 4 pomegranates
• 8 oranges

PREPARATION

Oranges

As I was saying, it’s best to eat them while they’re in season, from November to May. They have lots of beneficial properties: they are antioxidants, cleansers, disinfectants, and stimulate the immune system. They have high Vitamin C content, which helps our immune system to fight off colds and flus. But an orange has even more benefits! They are rich in Vitamins A, B, and E and minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium that also help to keep our immune system strong.

Pomegranates

Pomegranates are in season throughout autumn. They contain Vitamins C and E and minerals like potassium. Like I mentioned, Vitamin C is great for keeping up our defenses during this time of year!

Plus, they are a low-calorie food, which we think is pretty good news.

The recipe is very simple. Peel the pomegranates, place the seeds in a bowl, and pour orange juice over them. Easy, right? It can be a simple and fantastic dessert or breakfast, that adults and children alike will love.

If you don’t like dealing with all the little bits, you can put the pomegranate seeds in a blender and then strain the liquid after for an even smoother final result. When I eat fruit, I like to avoid throwing away any parts, so I’ll even add what’s left in the juicer back into the juice, which by the way is a great source of fiber!

And I don’t want to say goodbye without a quick reminder that we should all try our best to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day to maintain a healthy diet! 

Enjoy your meal!

For a lot of moms, getting their children to eat fruits and vegetables can be an ordeal. It’s hard to imagine what kid would prefer lentils over a delicious hamburger. Maybe there are some out there who would take the lentils, but most children would probably go for fast food before something healthy, and sweet snacks before something fresh out of the fruit bowl.

Today we’re sharing a super tasty recipe for kids that will help you stick to a healthy and balanced diet while also keeping an eye out for your whole family’s nutrition, lentil and carrot burgers.

It’s also a vegetarian recipe that combines healthy foods like legumes and vegetables, which provide lots of important nutritional properties.
Lentils are crucial in a vegan or vegetarian diet because of their high protein content, which is a good alternative for meat. They also provide fiber, which helps prevent constipation and are great for people with cardiovascular problems. They are savory and filling without too many calories, which makes them an excellent option for healthy weight-loss diets.

Now it’s time to start preparing this quick and easy recipe that doesn’t require a whole lot of time, or any special kitchen utensils either.

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INGREDIENTS

• 500 grams of lentils
• 4 carrots
• 3 onions
• Bread crumbs
• Oil
• Soy sauce (optional)

PREPARATION

Si vas a utilizar lentejas secas, ponlas en remojo la noche anterior al día en que las prepararás para poder luego escurrirlas y aplastarlas con la ayuda de un tenedor.

Picaremos la cebolla y la freímos en aceite, con cuidado que no se nos queme.

Mientras tanto, tocará pelar y rallar las zanahorias. Una vez obtengamos la textura ideal de la cebolla, incorporamos a la sartén, la zanahoria rallada y condimentamos con sal y un chorrito de soja.

Removemos la mezcla, apagamos el fuego y dejamos reposar. Una vez tengamos los ingredientes bien integrados, los mezclaremos con las lentejas aplastadas e iremos creando una masa homogénea.

El pan rallado se utiliza para absorber la humedad de la preparación y darle consistencia a los medallones. Por eso debes ir incorporándolo poco a poco hasta que puedas formar la hamburguesa y se mantenga totalmente compacta.

Para poder dar la forma adecuada, lo mejor es hacer una bola y luego aplanarla. Debemos tener en cuenta, no añadir demasiado pan rallado pues de esta forma, conseguiremos que nos queden las hamburguesas demasiado secas.

Estas hamburguesas pueden freírse o cocinarse en el horno con aceite en spray si sigues una dieta para adelgazar.

Para servir, puedes elegir una ensalada fresca utilizando las verduras que más te gusten o bien preparar una hamburguesa con pan y queso para que a los niños les interese más probar esta comida saludable.

Puedes agregar otras variantes a la preparación si quieres aprovechar las verduras que tienes en casa, como espinacas hervidas, o remolacha rallada. Estos extras deben incorporarse en el mismo momento que las zanahorias.

El diseño del frutero FRUITWALL te permite visualizar las frutas y verduras de las que dispones para que planifiques tu dieta saludable sin desperdiciar nada.

Además, te ayuda a organizar la cocina brindándole un toque decorativo especial con todo el color de las frutas y verduras.

Haz la prueba y verás como todos en la familia disfrutan de esta comida saludable y nutritiva.

Buen provecho!

Red Pepper Noodles

 

Pasta with vegetables is one of those recipes that can be great for lots of different occasions. It can be the star of a romantic dinner, a get-together with friends, or a healthy option for young children, since these pastas are delicious, healthy, and pack a considerable punch of nutrients.

When you prepare a healthy recipe, you’re making an effort to take care of the people you care about, which might be why we associate eating well with familial love. A healthy and balanced diet, with a variety of fruits and vegetables, allows children to grow healthy and strong and develop their abilities to their full potential.

If you’re wondering about what to eat today, and you want to take advantage of what’s in your fruit bowl or on display on your FRUITWALL, we’re here to offer one of our recipes for kids and for all pasta lovers.

These homemade red pepper noodles are sure to please because of their great flavor and striking color. They can be served with a cream sauce, or with one of the two vegetarian sauce recipes that you can find below.

INGREDIENTS

• 5 small red peppers
• 2 eggs
• 750 grams flour
• 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• Salt
• Extra flour for kneading

PREPARATION

The first step is peeling the peppers. To do that, you can use a technique that involves roasting the peppers directly on the flames or burners of your stove, rotating them until all of the skin is burnt. Do this for all of the peppers, and then place them in cold water. Scrubbing the peppers should then remove the skin.

Remove the seeds and clean the interior. Cut the peppers, add salt, and process the pieces until they form a creamy paste.

Separate 600 grams of flour and place it, in the shape of a volcano, in a large mixing bowl. In the center of your volcano, add the pepper paste, the oil, salt, a pinch of paprika, and the eggs. Combine this mixture well using your preferred kitchen utensil, a wooden spoon for example. Add the rest of the flour and form the dough, adding enough water to achieve the correct level of moisture so that the dough becomes smooth and doesn’t stick to your fingers. Now it’s time to let the dough rest.

Two or three hours later, separate the dough into four portions to knead it comfortably. Stretch each ball, while using the amount of flour necessary so it doesn’t stick to the kitchen counter. Prepare a pan, platter, or clean surface with flour to place the noodles. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough into a thin, consistent layer. Roll the flattened dough into a log and begin to cut the noodles with a sharp knife. Place them on your prepped surface and wait for them to take form before cooking.

Boiling the noodles is just like with any other pasta: in a pot with water and salt, until the pasta rises to the surface.

Spinach Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• Spinach 300 grams
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 20 grams butter
• ½ liter of cold milk
• 200cc cream

PREPARATION

This spinach sauce shares a few similarities with a béchamel sauce. It will go great with your homemade red pepper noodles and will add even more color to this dish.

Wash the spinach, separate the leaves, and cook in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove, rinse well, and chop.

Melt the butter in a frying pan and add the chopped onion. Slowly add the flour by sprinkling it into the pan. Constantly move the sauce for a few moments before slowly adding the milk, and continue moving the sauce with a fork or whisk so that all ingredients mix and lumps don’t form. Lastly, add the chopped spinach to the mixture. Keep stirring the sauce over medium-low heat until it begins to boil. Add the cream and salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat, and mix the sauce with the noodles.

These sauce will combine fantastically with your homemade red pepper noodles. Get ready to surprise your family and friends with these healthy and delicious recipe!

 

Enjoy your meal!