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Beet Salad with Citrus Honey Dressing

February 9, 2011 By Delia

Beets are very nutritious, they are a good source of antioxidants and they have anti-inflammatory qualities as well. Eating beets reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. It is also a good source of iron and folic acid. Aside from these nutritional qualities, it is also said that beets are considered as aphrodisiacs, just like arugula. Here is a recipe you can prepare in time for Valentines.

Ingredients:

6 oranges

1/4 cup honey

6 red baby beets, peeled

6 yellow baby beets, peeled

1/2 pound arugula leaves

1/4 cup walnuts

4 cups of water

Salt

In a pot or Dutch oven, boil the beets for around 10 minutes or until they are tender. Drain and discard the liquid. Slice the beets as you wish and set aside.

Zest the oranges and place the zest on a plate. Peel half of the oranges and slice them, divide the rest into segments.

In a deep saucepan under medium low heat, combine the water, honey and segmented oranges. Bring it to a boil. After, crush the boiled oranges inside the pot. Strain the liquid and discard the seeds and pulp of the oranges. Let the liquid simmer for another 10 minutes or until it thickens. Stir in the orange zest.

On a plate, place some arugula leaves, beets, sliced oranges and walnuts. Drizzle the vegetables with the orange honey water. Serve immediately.

Photo Courtesy Of: Joel Mann

Filed Under: Appetizer Recipes, Fruit, Healthy Recipes, Recipe, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetarians are Fun Tagged With: aphrodisiacs, arugula, beets, beets with orange honey dressing, orange honey dressing, red beets, valentines recipe, yellow beets

Ricotta, Asparagus and Arugula Pasta

February 8, 2011 By Delia

Asparagus and arugula are known for their aphrodisiac qualities. Here’s an interesting dish perfect for the love month. If you are planning a romantic dinner, this would be perfect. Pair it with wine and fresh fruits.

Ingredients:

350 grams thin asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut into 1-inch lengths

350 grams spaghetti, fettuccine or linguine noodles

1/2 cup fresh ricotta

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 cloves of garlic, minced

1 tightly packed cup of baby arugula or wild arugula leaves, rinsed and spun dry

Salt and pepper to taste

1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

3 tablespoons lemon juice

Wash the asparagus and cut the ends. Slice it into 1-2 inch pieces.

In a pot boil water and add salt. Cook the asparagus for 2-5 minutes or depending on how thick they are. After, transfer it to a bowl of ice cold water. Drain and set aside.

In the same pot, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Cook pasta according to instructions or until al dente.

In a saucepan over medium low fire, heat the olive oil. Sauté the garlic for 2-3 minutes. Lower the heat and pour in the cream. Mix in the ricotta cheese and lemon juice.

Combine the pasta, asparagus, arugula and the cheese mixture in a big bowl. Mix well and season it with salt and pepper.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and lemon zest before serving. Serve warm.

Photo Courtesy Of: wolfsavard

Filed Under: Pasta Please, Uncategorized, Vegetable Recipes, Vegetarians are Fun Tagged With: aphrodisiac, arugula, asparagus, pasta, ricotta, ricotta asparagus and arugula pasta, valentines recipe

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