Find out how to prepare delicious and healthy dishes with this fruit
The orange, with its vibrant color and refreshing citrus flavor, is a fruit widely appreciated for its many health benefits. Rich in vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds, it offers benefits that promote the general well-being of the body.
Next, check out 5 amazing recipes that incorporate orange in delicious ways, providing a tasty and nutritious way to include this fruit in your daily diet.
Grilled salmon with orange sauce
ingredients
- 2 fillets of salmon
- Juice of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 4 basil leaves to decorate
Preparation method
In a bowl, mix the orange juice, orange zest, honey and minced garlic. In a container, season the fillets with salt and black pepper. In a pan over medium heat, grill the fish, brushing with the orange sauce, until cooked to your liking. Then serve sprinkled with the remaining sauce.
suitable for orange cake
ingredients
- 2 eggs
- Juice of 1 orange
- 4 tablespoons of skimmed milk powder
- 5 tablespoons of oat flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of chemical yeast inside
- Orange zest to taste
- Coconut oil for greasing
- Oatmeal for flouring
Preparation method
In a container, lightly beat the eggs with the sugar until a smooth mixture is obtained. Add the orange juice and zest, milk powder, oat flour and cornstarch. Mix until smooth. Add the yeast and mix gently. Place the dough in a baking pan greased with coconut oil and floured with oat flour. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C until golden. Serve immediately.
Chicken skewers with orange and pepper
ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast cut into cubes
- Juice of 2 oranges
- 1 red pepper cut into cubes
- 1 yellow pepper cut into cubes
- 1 onion diced
- Salt, paprika and ground black pepper to taste
Preparation method
In a bowl, mix the orange juice with salt, paprika and black pepper. Assemble the skewers alternating chicken cubes, pepper and onion. Drizzle the skewers with the orange sauce and leave them to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Grill them on a grill or in a skillet over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Roasted chicken with orange and rosemary
ingredients
- 1 chicken whole (approximately 1.5 kg), clean and free of viscera
- Juice of 1 orange
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 sprigs of rosemary
- Olive oil, salt, oregano and ground black pepper to taste
Preparation method
In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, orange juice, rosemary leaves, olive oil, salt, oregano and black pepper until a paste forms. Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken, without removing it completely, and spread the seasoning paste under the skin and over the chicken meat. Tie the chicken thighs with kitchen twine to keep their shape while cooking. Arrange on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and place in a preheated medium oven. Cook for about 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Then remove the aluminum foil and leave the chicken to brown for a few more minutes in the oven, if you want a crispier skin. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Serve immediately.
Lentil salad with orange and spinach
ingredients
- 2 cups cooked lentils
- 2 oranges peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 cups spinach leaf tea
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt, oregano, thyme and ground black pepper to taste
Preparation method
In a large bowl, mix the Lentil, orange cubes, spinach leaves and red onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, oregano, thyme, and black pepper to make the dressing. Season the salad with the dressing and mix well. Serve immediately.
Source: Terra
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