30 Mar 31 Days of Global Flavors: Day 30
Today is day 30 of National Nutrition Month and my series of “31 Days of Global Flavors.” Throughout the month I have been highlighting dietitians and the global foods and flavors they love. Today is the day to celebrate pineapple.
Pineapple
For centuries, the pineapple was used to symbolize hospitality. Christopher Columbus introduced the fruit, which is native to Central and South America, to Europe after he discovered them in the Caribbean. Today, Hawaii is the leading producer of pineapple.
Photo courtesy of Ashley Lima
I love using pineapple in a variety of dishes to add a sweet-tart flavor. You can enjoy it slices or cubed, or you can add it to sweet or savory dishes. Here are several of my favorite ways to use pineapple in the kitchen:
- Pineapple Guacamole
- Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie
- Green Tea Smoothie Bowl with Raspberries
- Hawaiian Chicken Pizza
- Jerk Chicken with Pineapple Salsa (pictured above)
- Strawberry Pineapple Ice Pops
—Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND of Toby Amidor Nutrition, PC
Bionaze
Posted at 05:54h, 05 AprilPineapple is good to mix with other foods as well. Many Spanish cooked dishes were even using Pineapple as what of its ingredient to add more satisfying flavor. Thank you for sharing.
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Posted at 04:21h, 12 AugustNice post
Jenny
Posted at 15:58h, 30 Marchmy favourite food is pineapple and I can’t wait to try these recipes
Carol
Posted at 15:59h, 30 Marchlove the idea of global flavours and these recipes are traffic ones