Father’s Day “Manly” Menu
Father’s Day is almost here. Sure you got Dad gifts, but what’s on the menu for the big day? Our hearty & healthy Dolce Diet Father’s Day menu’s got you covered!
Appetizer
Red and Green Bell Pepper Bites
Low-fat and low-sodium!
Serves 2-4
Ingredients:
1 medium green bell pepper
1 medium red bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced almonds
4 ounces non-fat, plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon no-salt lemon pepper seasoning blend
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Directions:
1. Cut each bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard the stems, ribs and seeds.
2. Cut each half into six pieces. Arrange the pieces with the skin side down on a decorative serving platter. Set aside.
3. In a medium skillet, dry-roast the almonds over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
4. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the almonds to a small plate and reserve for garnishing.
5. Process the remaining almonds in a food processor or blender for 15 to 20 seconds, or until finely ground.
6. In a medium mixing bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon pepper seasoning blend, and lemon juice with spoon until creamy. Add the ground almonds until combined.
7. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a wide star or round tip. Or snip the corner off a resealable plastic bag (a plastic freezer bag works well) and spoon in the mixture.
8. Pipe about 1 teaspoon of the mixture onto each bell pepper piece. Garnish with the sliced almonds.
Manly Main Course
Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks (from Living Lean Cookbook)
Serves 2-4
FUN FACT:
(in a 4 oz serving of Ahi Tuna): 121 calories, 1.012 g total fat (350 mg Omega-3’s), 28 g protein
Omega-3’s are essential for heart health due to their anti-inflammatory properties. Add that with a nice serving of protein and Dad’s heart muscles are set!
Ingredients:
1 lb. sashimi grade yellow fin tuna, cut into serving portions
sea salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup oat bran or buckwheat
1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
3 tbsp. grape seed oil
Directions:
1. Roll tuna in oat bran or buckwheat and then sprinkle with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning
2. Drizzle grapeseed oil in large pan and put on high heat
3. Place the tuna in the pan, searing it on all sides (about 30-40 seconds per side)
4. Remove from pan and plate
5. Pair with your favorite sides or put on top of leafy green salad and enjoy!
Dad’s Dessert
Citrus and Kiwifruit Salad with Pomegranate Seeds and Pistachios
Serves 4
Ingredients:
3 kiwis, peeled and sliced (about 1 cup)
4 oranges, peeled and sliced (about 2 cups)
2 red grapefruit, peeled and sectioned (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (about 1 pomegranate)
2 tbsp coarsely chopped pistachios
Directions:
1. Divide kiwifruit and oranges evenly among 6 serving bowls
2. Top evenly with grapefruit and pomegranate seeds
3. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tsp pistachios
Beverages
Blackberry Lemonade
Makes 7 6-oz servings
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh blackberries
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp. agave syrup
4 cups cold water
Directions:
1. Combine blackberries, lemon juice and agave syrup in blender, process until smooth
2. Press mixture through sieve into a pitcher, discard solids
3. Stir in water and serve over ice
