You are going to love this round up of lemon recipes! Lemons add amazing flavor, zest and health benefits to dishes. From pancakes, to salads, to soups, you are sure to find a lemon recipe that you will love!
I love lemons, don’t you? When I was younger I used to enjoy cutting a lemon in half, sprinkling with a little sugar and eating it with a spoon. My dad would get upset with me whenever he caught me indulging in this because it was “bad for my teeth.” My grandparents had an awesome lemon tree in their front yard that my older brother Kevin was infamous for picking from and chucking the lemons down the street (they lived on the top of a steep hill so those lemons gained speed!). I guess what I’m saying is lemons have sentimental meaning to me, and as a bonus, they are pretty nutritious.
Lemons have been used in folk remedies for a long time, and the benefits are now being documented in science. Hot water and lemon has positive effects on the liver and digestion. Lemons are a great source of vitamin C, a strong antioxidant, and an anti-inflammatory agent. Lemons also have compounds limonoids and limonene (found in the peel), which have anti-cancer properties. You don’t have to eat a lot of lemon zest; consuming just 1 tablespoon of lemon zest a week can help make a significant difference to your health.
To select, look for smooth, brightly-colored skin, and lemons that feel heavy for their size. Lemons are juiciest when stored at room temperature, but will last longer (up to five days) in the refrigerator crisper. You can also store lemon juice in the freezer.
Lemon Recipes Round-Up
Fettuccine with Artichokes and Lemons from La Casa Sin Tiempo
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes from the Novice Chef
Lemon-Walnut Quinoa Salad with Radishes & Chickpeas from Love and Lemons
Baked Greek Chicken from Wanderlust Kitchen
Lemon Chicken Stew from Foodie Crush
Easy Sole Meuniere from Barefoot Contessa
Kale, Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing from Two Peas and Their Pod
Creamy Ravioli with Squash and Lemon from Real Simple
Kale Smoothie with Strawberry and Lemon from Green Lemonade
Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Lemon Pasta from Smitten Kitchen
Lemon, Honey & Thyme Sorbet from My Darling Lemon Thyme
Lemon Chicken from Annie’s Eats
Lemon Garlic Spaghetti from I Nom Things
Strawberry Spring Salad with Lemon Roasted Chickpeas from Edible Perspective
Eat more lemons!
{Sources: 150 Healthiesst Foods on Earth by Jonny Bowden Photo Source: Jessica Reiss Pix on Etsy}
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If you love these lemon recipes, you might also enjoy these Brussels sprouts recipes, and these prosciutto wrapped asparagus.
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