Romantic Valentine’s Day Meal…That’s Healthy Too!

Romantic Valentine’s Day Meal That’s Healthy Too!

There is nothing more romantic than cooking a meal for your loved one. So, this Valentine’s Day, you can make a meal that’s delicious and nutritious.  Follow these easy steps and you’re on your way to making a 3 course meal that your partner will not forget!

Appetizer: Colourful Beet Salad

Start with a simple salad and mix together these ingredients:

• Mixed Greens
• Orange Slices
• Beets
• Feta Cheese
• Apple Cider Dressing

Entree:  Razzle Dazzle Rainbow Wraps

Ingredients:

• Sliced Cucumbers
• Carrots
• Romaine
• Avocado
• Cilantro
• Any protein you like – e.g. tempeh, chicken, beef

Top with edible flowers for décor, because who doesn’t like flowers on Valentine’s Day?!

Dessert:  Chocolate Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

• • 1 ripe avocado
  • 3 tbsp cacao powder
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • ¾ to 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of sea salt

Put all of the ingredients in a bowl. Blend all of the ingredients together using a high powered blender. Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or for 10 minutes in a freezer.

Marsha Fenwick, C.N.P.  R.R.T.