5 Recipes For Local Produce

Strawberry Salsa

Grab fresh ingredients for homemade salsa. Add fruit, like strawberries, to jazz up that everyday chicken dish!

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced lengthwise
• 1/2 cup diced sweet yellow onion
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 medium jalapeño, chopped
• 2 tbsp diced garlic
• 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp sugar-free sweetener
• 1/4 cup water
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, stir.
2. Cover and chill until serving time

Nutrition Facts
Serves 4

Amount per serving

Calories 42

Total Fat0g

Total Carb9g

Protein

 

Beet Pancakes

Beets are one of nature's super foods; they're rich in fiber, antioxidants and folic acids. Try some fresh beets in your pancakes for some fun flavor and color!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh beets, boiled and cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup oat bran
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3 egg whites
• 1 scoop vanilla whey protein

Directions

1. Place all the ingredients into a blender and puree until well mixed.
2. Pour the mixture onto a greased griddle or pan over medium heat until bubbles form on the surface, then turn over and cook until dark golden brown.
3. Serve with sugar-free syrup.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 247

Total Fat 4g

Total Carb 26g

Protein 37g

Baked Kale With Peanut Green Tea Dressing

Vegetarian bodybuilders can find a wide variety of protein sources and green leafy vegetables at the farmer's market. Kale makes an absolutely mouth-watering treat when it's baked and topped with a delicious dressing. Stop chomping your Caesar salad; try this sweet and savory recipe instead!

Ingredients

• 4 cups chopped kale
• 1/4 cup fat free Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp natural crunchy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup brewed green tea

Directions For Kale

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Spread kale on greased cookie sheet
3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
4. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly crispy
5. Remove from cookie sheet and top with dressing

Directions For Dressing

1. Combine yogurt, peanut butter and green tea in a blender
2. Mix until well combined
3. Pour mixture in small bowl and chill until serving time

Nutrition Facts
Serves 2

Amount per serving

Calories 150

Total Fat 8g

Total Carb 18g

Protein 12g

Sweet Potato Deviled Eggs

From the White Batus to the Purple Japanese, sweet potato varieties are abundant at farmer's markets. Discover your favorite and try this amazing, fat-free deviled egg recipe!

Ingredients

• 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• 1/4 cup mashed sweet potato
• 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
• Cinnamon, for garnish

Directions

1. Cut peeled eggs in half lengthwise and discard the yolks
2. Combine the sweet potato and Greek yogurt in a small bowl and mix well
3. Spoon the sweet potato filling into egg whites
4. Sprinkle tops with cinnamon
5. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving

Nutrition Facts
 Calories 110

Total Fat 0g

Total Carb 10g

Protein 18g

Sweet 'n Spicy Gazpacho With Shrimp

Enjoy fresh ingredients in a soup. This festive and healthy gazpacho recipe is a refreshing summer treat!

Ingredients

• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup red wine vinagarette
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 apple, chopped
• 1 tsp. cayenne
• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 3 oz. chilled shrimp, cooked and peeled

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients, except the shrimp, in a blender and puree until smooth.
2. Top the mixture with shrimp and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 170

Total Fat 1g

Total Carb 16g

Protein 20g

5 recipes that are easy to make. Give these recipes a try at your next event.

Courtesy of Bodybuilding.com