15 Creative Ways to Use Lemon When You Cook

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href="http://comluv.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/lemon.jpg">The infamous lemon has quite the reputation as a sour, pucker-face-inducing fruit. But it’s one of the most versatile foods when it comes to cooking.

And one of the healthiest. The health benefits of lemons are well documented:

• Lemons are rich in vitamin C, which can help fight off disease and infection and keep your immune system healthy.
• The citric acid in lemons can help dissolve potentially harmful kidney stones and and calcium deposits.
• They’re a good source of electrolytes, which means they can work great to rehydrate you after an intense workout.
• And finally, lemons help restore  the pH balance in your body.

So let’s look at some ways you can use lemons in your food and drinks.

15 Creative and Delicious Ways to Use Lemon

1. Squirt half a lemon in your water for a tasty electrolyte boost.

2. Combine lemon with olive oil and salt for a simple and healthy salad dressing.

3. Grate some lemon zest onto grilled chicken breast for a nice citrus kick.

4. Combine juice from half a lemon with an avocado, cilantro, and sea salt for a healthy guacamole. Add some minced jalapeno if you like it spicy.

5. Make a delicious picatta sauce by combining lemon juice, chicken broth, and a little butter into a saucepan. Reduce the sauce down to your desired thickness.

6. Liven up your eggs in the morning by adding some lemon zest to them.

7. Make a healthy smoothie by combining 1 lemon (peel removed), 1 banana, and fresh strawberries in a blender with some milk or water.

8. Make a healthy spinach salad for lunch by combining a few cups of spinach with the juice from a lemon, a little olive oil, and a teaspoon of low sodium soy sauce.

9. Squirt some lemon juice on your baked potato when it’s done cooking then add some minced chives.

10. Top fish with lemon juice, sea salt, and paprika for a delicious, flavorful and healthy dinner.

11. Thinly slice lemon wedges and top any protein or vegetable dish with them to instantly improve the presentation.

12. For a healthy cocktail, combine a splash of vodka with club soda and lemon juice.

13. Avoid the sugary, store-bought yogurts and make your own lemon yogurt instead. Buy a tub of plain Greek yogurt and add fresh lemon juice and zest along with some stevia extract or honey.

14. Try this healthy lemon bean dip: combine a can of salt-free garbanzo beans with juice from one lemon, a pinch of sea salt, and a splash of olive oil in a food processor. Serve with whole wheat pita chips.

15. Make your own healthy lemonade recipe with no added sugar by combining juice from 4-5 lemons with 5-6 cups of water and 15 drops of liquid stevia.

What are your favorite ways to use lemons when you cook?