[vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1612787425782{margin-top: 25px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”13339″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Just because we can’t eat out this Valentine’s Day, does not mean we can’t make it special at home! Our Croí Dietitian, Aisling, has gathered some quick, delicious and heart healthy recipes for you to try on Valentine’s Day, next Sunday, February 14th![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”juicy_pink”][vc_column_text]
Starter:
Begin your meal with a simple bruschetta. Easy to prepare but packed with flavour. Tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onion and basil are staple foods in the heart healthy, Mediterranean diet. Onion and garlic are known as ‘prebiotics’ and they promote healthy gut bacteria. Try this simple Tomato Bruschetta Recipe.
If you’re feeling more adventurous, why not try this Lemony Prawn Bruschetta?[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”12814″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_separator color=”juicy_pink”][vc_column_text]
Main Course:
Oily fish, such as salmon, are a great source of the heart healthy, fatty acids, so, what could be better to have as a main course on Valentine’s Day! Give this Sautéed Salmon with Citrus Salsa a try!
If you’re looking to spice things up this Valentine’s Day, why not try these Tomato and Chilli Mussels. Mussels are a good source of protein, fatty acids and contain a range of vitamins and minerals.
With the recent cold snap, if you’re looking for something more heart warming, try a Chicken Madras. The mix of herbs and spices, combined with a tomato base, makes this a very tasty and low saturated fat meal to warm you up!
If your idea of Valentine’s Day involves spending the minimal amount of time in the kitchen, then why not try this Spanish Style Chicken Stew. It only takes 10 minutes to prepare, and 25 minutes to simmer. How you spend that time is up to you…[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”12815″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_separator color=”juicy_pink”][vc_column_text]
Dessert:
Nothing says Valentine’s Day like chocolate, so why not go all out with these mouth-watering Chocolate Molten Cakes? Dark chocolate has been shown to have some health benefits and is lower in fat and sugar than milk chocolate.
For something a bit lighter, try these mini Dark Chocolate and Blackberry Pavlovas. Or, keep things simple with the classic, some Chocolate Dipped Strawberries.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”12816″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_separator color=”juicy_pink”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1612794775322{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Bring the restaurant experience to the comfort of your own home with these delicious dishes! Put on some nice clothes (or your pyjamas and slippers, if that’s what you prefer), light some candles, and tuck in and enjoy your lockdown Valentine’s dinner date![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]