By now I am certain you know my new diet find, True Citrus, is current favorite of mine. I praised the product for its versatility, flavor, and bringing flavor without adding sugar, fat or calories. Finding real solutions to cooking with fat and sugar will change your lifestyle to a healthier one. In this spirit I wanted to share a few recipes using True Citrus that I love!
True Lemon Strawberry-Cherry Slushie
Description
No extra sugar required! The fruit stands out in this tart, sweet dessert.
Ingredients
12 sweet cherries, pitted
1/2 cup whole strawberries
1/2 cup diet cherry soda
2 packets True Lemon
1 tablespoon of thawed light whipped topping
2 ice cubes
Directions
Chill 12-ounce glass.
In blender combine all ingredients until smooth.
Pour into chilled glass.
Nutritional Info
Calories – 91
Fat – 2 grams
Carbohydrates – 21 grams
(Adapted from Weight Watchers Cooking for One 1995)
True Green Iced Tea
Description
Green tea gets even more oxidant power and great taste with True Lime and Orange.
Ingredients
2 Green Tea bags
4 cups water
1/3 cup sugar (or to taste)
1 packet True Lime
1 packet True Orange
Directions
Boil water in a glass container and steep tea bags for 4 minutes. Remove tea bags. Add sugar, True Lime and True Orange and stir.
True Lemon Baked Salmon
Description
A quick basting makes a lusciously moist fish dish.
Ingredients
1 salmon fillet (2 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
4 packets of True Lemon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
Directions
Pat salmon dry.
Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
Brush with butter.
Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salmon.
Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutritional info
Calories – 192
Fat – 8grams
Carbohydrates – 1 gram
Cholesterol – 74 milligrams
Sodium – 132 milligrams
Adapted from Simple & Delicious magazine
The recipes came directly from the True Citrus website. For more wonderful recipes and ways to use this product please visit them. I love citrus flavored drinks and foods and with summer on the way it’s so refreshing to have these little packets on hand. I am just giddy over having a way to liven up my water and tea without guilt. To think I can liven up eating in the same way has me over the moon!