Recipes

Winning PowerUp Recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup purple, orange and yellow carrots, chopped 3/4 cup cauliflower (or broccoli), chopped 1 cup red cabbage (or other greens), chopped 3/4 cup cucumber (or zucchini or summer squash), chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1 apple (or pear), chopped 20 cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1/3 cup cilantro (or basil or mint), chopped DRESSING Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper, to taste

Serves: 4

1. Choose 10 fruits or veggies – use what you already have or buy your favorites.
2. Wash all the fruits and veggies. Chop or rip the fruits and veggies into bite-sized pieces.
3. Fill a bowl with your selection of 10 veggie and fruit ingredients.
4. Add dressing to taste, and mix the ingredients with a spoon.
5. Combine with a whole grain, like wild rice, quinoa, or farro. 

From the kitchen of Paul & Rita K. of Vadnais Heights, MN