Colorful, crisp and nutrient rich - For You® brand fruits and vegetables are a delicious addition to any meal or snack! Use your imagination at breakfast, lunch and dinner. . . or just plain reach for the freshness as a healthy snack. Virtually every day brings new findings on the many benefits of fresh produce. . . so make For You® part of your healthy life style.
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Root Vegetable Stew
Preperation Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Serves: 4-6
- Ingredients
1 For You® onion, chopped
3 For You® carrots, chopped
3 For You® potatoes, chopped
1 For You® parsnip, chopped
1 For You® turnip, chopped
¼ cup uncooked white rice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups water
- Directions
In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine onion, carrots, potatoes, parsnip, turnip, rice, pepper, cumin, salt and water. Boil until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
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Reduce sodium intake by using more fresh ingredients to prepare meals.
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Set out cut-up vegetables as an afternoon snack or include them in your child's lunch.
Turn up the flavor of your salad by adding in fresh, crisp radishes.