{"id":55328,"date":"2017-01-15T09:15:09","date_gmt":"2017-01-15T14:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=55328"},"modified":"2021-08-26T15:17:11","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T19:17:11","slug":"citrus-fruits-immune-boosting-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/citrus-fruits-immune-boosting-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Citrus Fruit Recipes to Boost Your Health This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"13<\/div>\n

Amongst all the Brussels sprouts<\/a>, kale and hearty winter squashes, you might be surprised to learn that citrus is also in season. Tangy fruits, like grapefruit, clementine, oranges and kiwis, are best during the chilly months<\/a> and offer a burst of refreshing flavor to dishes. Touted for their high quantities of vitamin C, citrus fruits also deliver a hit of fiber and potassium. Vitamin C<\/a> is an essential nutrient that works to support collagen<\/a> and help prevent skin damage. Think of it as adding another layer of sunscreen. Meanwhile, both fiber and potassium are great for boosting your heart health. So if you want to glow from the inside out and keep your blood pumping strong, incorporate these juicy fruits into your meals \u2014 starting with these delicious, immune-boosting recipes.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>16 Winter Salad Recipes You\u2019ll Crave Every Day<\/a><\/p>\n

13 Immune-Boosting Citrus Fruits Recipes<\/h2>\n

\"13<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Kiwi and Avocado Chicken Salad<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

A low-maintenance lunch recipe that looks like an elegant dish? It’s something to be treasured. In this recipe, the mouthwatering garlic aioli takes a plain, \u2018ol chicken<\/a> salad to the next level. Note: Instead of using mayo, you can opt for plain Greek yogurt (extra protein, check!). Then there’s the avocado, kiwi and orange salad to add the sweetness you crave. Top with crushed hazelnuts for some crunch. Photo and recipe: Julie & Debbie \/ Cooks with Cocktails<\/em><\/p>\n

\"13<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Spicy Veggie Tacos with Citrus Salad<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Roasted chickpeas and cauliflower florets are tossed in a spicy jerk seasoning to give this dish the same meaty flavor in traditional tacos<\/a>. But the bold flavor doesn\u2019t stop there. We top these tacos with a refreshing fruit salsa made with chunks of grapefruit, lime and orange, plus minced jalapeno, onion and mint. Photo and recipe: Christine \/ What do You Crave<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Candied<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Candied Cardamom Grapefruit<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

These grapefruit candies are an upgrade from your favorite childhood sour fruit gummies<\/a>. Instead of running out to the nearest deli to pick up a bag, try this incredibly easy recipe. Simply cut the pretty pink fruit\u2019s rind into strips and bring them to a boil. Then,\u00a0let them dry before coating them in a cardamom-sugar mixture. Store them in a Mason jar<\/a> to sate your sweet tooth when a craving hits. Photo and recipe: Meredith Steele \/ Steele House Kitchen<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>10 Stuffed Pepper Recipes for Easy Weeknight Meals<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Pan-Seared<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Pan Seared Halibut with Citrus-Jalapeno Salsa <\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Looking for a super-quick weeknight meal<\/a>? This recipe is best when you\u2019re starving coming home from a workout. Halibut delivers the\u00a0lean protein, while the citrus-jalapeno salsa packs fiber and a fiery finish. Photo and recipe: Serena Wolf \/ Domesticate Me<\/em><\/p>\n

\"13<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Kiwi Chia Pudding with Coconut Milk<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll want to make a double batch of this delicious chia pudding<\/a> for breakfast because it\u2019s just that good for you. Kiwi\u2019s got your vitamin C and fiber, while chia seeds bring the omega-3 fatty acids to the party. Soak those chia seeds in coconut milk for at least 20 minutes and you\u2019ll get your pudding-like consistency. Top with mixed seeds and nuts for some filling, healthy fat. Photo and recipe: Ana-Maria \/ Detox DIY<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>11 Delicious Chia Seed Pudding Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Loaded<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Loaded Sweet Potato<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Next time you have a craving for something different, give this loaded potato recipe a whirl. Unlikely toppings include tomato-basil lentil crisps, toasted marshmallows and cinnamon-cayenne pepper dusted grapefruit wedges. Your taste buds will be pleasantly delighted!\u00a0Photo and recipe: Celeste Wilson \/ The True Spoon<\/em><\/p>\n

\"13<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Pan Roasted Salmon with Garlicky Kale and Citrus Vinaigrette<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The zesty citrus vinaigrette enhances salmon\u2019s naturally subtle flavors. Kale \u2014 another excellent source of vitamin C \u2014 is saut\u00e9ed with garlic and shallots to help soften it up. Bonus: The olive oil<\/a> used for cooking it all is loaded with monounsaturated fats that can help lower your risk for heart disease. Photo and recipe: Nicole Leggio \/ Cooking for Keeps<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Avocado<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Avocado and Quinoa Salad with Blood Oranges and Fennel<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This colorful bowl is almost too gorgeous to eat. (Almost.)<\/em> Fluffy quinoa will fill you up and serves as a source of protein. And with good-for-fat sources avocado and almonds, plus the deliciously sweet blood orange, there are too many benefits to pass up! Photo and recipe: Aysegul Sanford \/ Foolproof Livin<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>11 Flavorful Recipes for Every Craft Beer Lover<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Jamaican<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0Jamaican Jerk and Citrus Pineapple Roasted Chicken<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you can\u2019t make it to paradise, you could at least make it come to you, in the form of this jerk chicken recipe. The spicy and sweet flavors of the Caribbean come through in the marinade, which is made with pomegranate molasses, coconut rum, habanero chilies, garlic and green onions. This dish goes deeper into the tropics when we roast oranges, grapefruit and limes with the chicken to caramelize their flavor. Photo and recipe: Tieghan Gerard \/ Half Baked Harvest<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Winter<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0Winter Citrus Galette<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

We\u2019d like to think of this galette as winter\u2019s version of a fruit tart. Flaky dough envelopes a plethora of fruit slices, including oranges, blood oranges and clementines. Not only is it beautiful to look at, but it\u2019s darn tasty, too. Photo and recipe: Tessa Fisher \/ Salted Plains<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 10 Creative Fruit-Filled Salad Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Winter<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0Winter Greens and Citrus Salad<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Dijon vinaigrette gives this mix an unexpectedly delicious tang. The best part: The vitamin C in the oranges and grapefruit helps your body digest the iron in the leafy kale<\/a>. Oh, and it\u2019s only 209 calories for the whole delicious thing. Top with fennel for extra bold flavor. Photo and recipe: Renee Blair \/ Life by Daily Burn<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Orange<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0Orange Teriyaki Beef with Pineapple, Edamame Fried Rice<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Do your traditional beef and broccoli dish one better with this citrus teriyaki upgrade. Flank steak is marinated in a soy, orange, garlic and honey sauce, making this dish one flavor-packed meal. Opt for brown rice or another whole grain in your pineapple fried rice to make it more filling. Photo and recipe:<\/em> Tieghan Gerard \/ Half Baked Harvest<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Coconut-Kiwi<\/p>\n

13.\u00a0Coconut Kiwi Banana Bread<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Banana bread itself is pretty tough to beat. But add a kiwi-coconut combo, and you\u2019re sure to be hooked. Kiwi packs a pretty big vitamin C punch, even bigger than oranges, so you\u2019ll get a full daily dose of the antioxidant with just one fruit. Photo and recipe: Dea Mason \/ The Baking Robot<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With citrus fruits like grapefruit and oranges in season, the possibilities are limitless. These immune-boosting recipes are easy, delicious and refreshing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":88,"featured_media":55364,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[423,428,425,27,424,9,427],"tags":[33,204,39,155,151,71,87,341,388,186],"class_list":["post-55328","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breakfast","category-dessert","category-dinner","category-healthy","category-lunch","category-recipes","category-snacks","tag-breakfast","tag-cooking","tag-dessert","tag-dinner","tag-lunch","tag-nutrition","tag-snacks","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2nutrition","tag-winter"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55328","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/88"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55328"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55328\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55364"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55328"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55328"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55328"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}