Category: pineapple

Coconut Milk Ice Cream

With summer now in full swing, it is ice cream season! This recipe is a healthy and delicious ice cream option.

Ingredients:
1 serving of fresh or frozen pineapple
1 tablespoon of coconut milk
Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of ground cloves (optional)

Preparation:
Cut the pineapple into small chunks and then add to a small blender along with the coconut milk and a small pinch of cinnamon and cloves. Blend everything together until you achieve a smooth consistency. Put the finished mixture into a container or mold and freeze to enjoy later or serve immediately.

Pineapples

Pineapples are one of the strangest looking fruits but actually pretty awesome!

This exotic fruit belongs to the flowering bromeliad plant family and takes around 2 years to mature. Pineapples contain the enzyme bromelain which can break down proteins (can tenderize meat) and supports digestive health. Pineapples also contain vital minerals including potassium, magnesium and calcium as well as the trace elements manganese, iron, copper and zinc. Small amounts of vitamin A, the vitamins of the B group and vitamin C are also present in this delicious fruit.

Pineapples are great as a snack, in sweet dishes such as a crisp, or in savory dishes such as fried rice or a salsa. Whichever way you enjoy eating pineapples, the possibilities are endless!

Tip: Pineapples don’t ripen after they have been harvested and their color doesn’t necessarily indicate ripeness. For example, a greener looking pineapple could be just as ripe as a yellow pineapple.

Coconut Milk Ice Cream

Although it is currently winter in the US, this does not mean it is not ice cream season. Today we have a super easy ice cream recipe that is not only delicious but will also remind you of summer!

Ingredients:
1 serving of fresh or frozen pineapple
1 tablespoon of coconut milk
Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of ground cloves (optional)

Preparation:
Cut the pineapple into small chunks and then add to a small blender along with the coconut milk and a small pinch of cinnamon and cloves. Blend everything together until you achieve a smooth consistency. Put the finished mixture into a container or mold and freeze to enjoy later or serve immediately.

Winter Vegetables with Pineapple

This warm and comforting dish is a bit of a cheat meal but packed full of flavor and nutritious ingredients!

Ingredients:Ā 
1 serving of goat cheese (or other cheese from your plan)Ā 
1 serving of vegetables (such as cabbage, leeks, carrots)Ā 
1/2-3/4 cup (150 mL) vegetable stock
1 pinch of turmeric
1 pinch of black sesame seeds
1 serving of fresh pineapple
Fresh herbs
Salt and pepper

Preparation:Ā 
Set a small portion of goat cheese aside to eat separately. Wash and clean the vegetables and cut them into fine strips. Steam with vegetable stock and season to taste. Cut the pineapple into small pieces, add to vegetables and bring to the boil. Mash the goat cheese with a fork, add to the vegetables, mix and add freshly chopped herbs. Enjoy!

The Impressive Pineapple

The pineapple originally comes from South America and Hawaii but is now commonly grown in many warm and tropical regions. This fruit not only tastes delicious but also contains high amounts of bromelain, an enzyme which breaks down proteins. This enzyme can have phenomenal effects on the body: it inhibits blood coagulation, improves blood circulation, has an anti-inflammatory effect, lowers blood pressure and helps to break down deposits on the inner walls of the blood vessels. Note though that this enzyme is broken down when heated, so cooked pineapple will no longer contain active bromelain. In addition to bromelain, pineapples contain almost all essential vitamins as well as important minerals and trace elements. No matter how you enjoy pineapple, in sweet or savory dishes, this superfood is worth incorporating into your diet.

Winter Vegetables with Cheese Sauce

Today we have decadent and delicious recipe for you using cabbage and cheese! Give this recipe a try and let us know what you think!

Ingredients:
1 serving of goat cheese (or cheese from your plan)
1 serving of vegetables (such as white cabbage, leeks, carrots)
1 pinch of turmeric
1 pinch of black sesame seeds
3/4 cup (150 mL) of vegetable stock
1 serving of fresh pineapple
Fresh herbs
SaltĀ and pepper

Preparation:
Set a small portion of the cheese aside (protein bites). Wash and clean the vegetables and cut them into fine strips. Steam with vegetable stock in a pan and season to taste. Cut the pineapple into small pieces, add to vegetables and cook for 5-10 minutes. Mash the goat cheese with a fork, add to the vegetables, mix and add freshly chopped herbs. Enjoy!

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Pineapples are one of the strangest looking fruits but actually pretty awesome!

This exotic fruit belongs to the flowering bromeliad plant family and takes around 2 years to mature. Pineapples contain the enzyme bromelain which can break down proteins (can tenderize meat) and supports digestive health. Pineapples also contain vital minerals including potassium, magnesium and calcium as well as the trace elements manganese, iron, copper and zinc. Small amounts of vitamin A, the vitamins of the B group and vitamin C are also present in this delicious fruit.

Pineapples are great as a snack, in sweet dishes such as a crisp, or in savory dishes such as fried rice or a salsa. Whichever way you enjoy eating pineapples, the possibilities are endless!

Tip: Pineapples don’t ripen after they have been harvested and their color doesn’t necessarily indicate ripeness. For example, a greener looking pineapple could be just as ripe as a yellow pineapple.

Pineapple and Sauerkraut Chicken Breast

This recipe combines sweet and savory to create a delicious dish. Give it a try today!

Ingredients:
1 serving chicken breast
1 serving sauerkraut
1 serving fresh pineapple

Preparation:
Cut the chicken breast into cubes and place into a bowl. Remove the skin and core of the pineapple and then cut into small cubes. Heat a non-stick pan on low heat and then add the chicken breast cubes. Cook for 10 minutes and then add the pineapple and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the sauerkraut and cook until the entire mixture is heated thoroughly.
Enjoy!