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7 Citrus Recipes Packed With Vitamin C

By Liz Mervosh
December 16, 2020
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A strong immune system, a healthy heart, glowing skin…vitamin C–packed citrus has full-body benefits. This winter, experiment beyond the breakfast table and add Cara Caras, clementines, Meyer lemons, and mandarins to both sweet and savory dishes.

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Grapefruit Bourbon Smash

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Bourbon and grapefruit juice are an amazing sweet-tart match. But this drink works without alcohol, too—just add some extra seltzer.

Ingredients: Ice cubes, fresh grapefruit juice, bourbon, orange marmalade, raspberry sparkling water, fresh rosemary

Calories: 156

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Roasted Carrots With Citrus

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Colorful carrots and citrus plus pistachios means this vegan side is packed with fiber and tons of nutrients.

Ingredients: multicolored carrots, black pepper, olive oil, kosher salt, dried dates, fresh orange juice, sherry vinegar, mixed citrus fruits, pepitas, unsalted pistachios, coriander seeds

Calories: 245

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Winter Greens With Clementines and Smoked Almonds

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Hearty greens serve as a canvas for smoky almonds, pungent blue cheese, and sweet clementines.

Ingredients: clementines, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, mixed wintergreens, smoked almonds, blue cheese, pomegranate arils

Calories: 176

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Seared Salmon With Spicy Lemon Relish

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Hot serrano chiles, sweet Meyer lemons, and refreshing parsley and mint come together for a flavor-packed relish that’s also full of antioxidants and polyphenols.

Ingredients: lemon, parsley, fresh mint, shallot, serrano chile, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, salmon

Calories: 415

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Seared Pork With Mojo-Style Sauce

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Pork chops are easy, which makes them a great back-pocket weeknight dinner option. 

Ingredients: navel oranges, olive oil, center-cut pork chops, cumin, kosher salt, garlic, serrano chile, lime juice, avocado, oregano

Calories: 320

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Braised Chicken With Lemon, Orange, and Olives

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Sear the chicken on the stovetop and then simmer it in the oven to get a crisp skin with tender meat.

Ingredients: olive oil, chicken thighs, kosher salt, navel oranges, leeks, garlic, fresh ginger, crushed red pepper, lemon, thyme, olives

Calories: 481

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Citrus and Ricotta Tart

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Thanks to a puff pastry crust, this impressive dessert couldn’t be simpler. 

Ingredients: puff pastry, ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, honey, ground cardamom, mixed citrus fruits, walnuts, lime zest

Calories: 202

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