This grilled lamb dish offers a taste of spring the whole family can enjoy. (Provided by Belcher Photography/MCT)
This week we celebrate the flavors of spring with fresh seasonal produce like asparagus, peas and spinach. All three vegetables are good food sources of folate, a nutrient important for healthy pregnancies.
Asparagus is also rich in vitamin C, while spinach provides beta-carotene and lutein to help maintain healthy vision. To enjoy these additional health benefits from asparagus, peas and spinach, make sure they're part of an overall balanced diet with a variety foods from all the food groups.
Try this featured family meal of Grilled Lamb Asparagus Pitas, Couscous Tabuli and Sunshine Lemon Smoothies (recipes below). This meal offers a taste of spring the whole family can enjoy.
Enjoy springtime all week long with other seasonal favorites like Tortellini Primavera, Fresh Vegetable Salad, Penne with Spring Peas, Onion and Ham and Yogurt Cheesecake.
Don't forget to register for free at www.MealsMatter.org to add these and other healthy recipes to your own personalized meal plan and shopping list.
Grilled lamb asparagus pitas
Tsatsiki sauce:
1/2 cucumber peeled and chopped
1 cup yogurt, plain
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1/4 cup mint, chopped fresh
Pitas:
4 pita pockets, cut in half
1 1/2 pounds lamb, cut into 2 inch cubes
2 bunches asparagus, ends trimmed
1/4 cup mint leaves, whole
2 tomatoes, cubed
Asparagus is also rich in vitamin C, while spinach provides beta-carotene and lutein to help maintain healthy vision. To enjoy these additional health benefits from asparagus, peas and spinach, make sure they're part of an overall balanced diet with a variety foods from all the food groups.
Try this featured family meal of Grilled Lamb Asparagus Pitas, Couscous Tabuli and Sunshine Lemon Smoothies (recipes below). This meal offers a taste of spring the whole family can enjoy.
Enjoy springtime all week long with other seasonal favorites like Tortellini Primavera, Fresh Vegetable Salad, Penne with Spring Peas, Onion and Ham and Yogurt Cheesecake.
Don't forget to register for free at www.MealsMatter.org to add these and other healthy recipes to your own personalized meal plan and shopping list.
Grilled lamb asparagus pitas
Tsatsiki sauce:
1/2 cucumber peeled and chopped
1 cup yogurt, plain
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
1/4 cup mint, chopped fresh
Pitas:
4 pita pockets, cut in half
1 1/2 pounds lamb, cut into 2 inch cubes
2 bunches asparagus, ends trimmed
1/4 cup mint leaves, whole
2 tomatoes, cubed
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