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Cranberry Rice Recipe Using Lemon As An Alternative To Salt! #TableTheSalt

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July 16, 2014 Carlee at Fun Learning Life 13 Comments

Many thanks to Sunkist for sponsoring today’s story and encouraging me to use lemon as a delicious and healthy alternative to salt!

Cranberry Rice Recipe Using Lemon As An Alternative To Salt! #TableTheSalt

Did you know that Americans consume twice the recommended amount of sodium?

WE DO according to The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and I think it is pretty alarming.  There have been evenings where my fingers were swollen, and I am left with a great thirst after a highly salted meal. It can be rough on the body and I don’t like it for my family or myself.

Cranberry Rice Recipe Using Lemon As An Alternative To Salt! #TableTheSalt

Sunkist in partnership with a Master Chef at Johnson and Wales University, has created a Sunkist S’alternative blend that reduces sodium in recipes up to 75%.*

To support this great alternative, I was asked to reduce sodium in one of my family’s meals. I did exactly that, and it was easier than I thought.

Cranberry Rice Recipe Using Lemon As An Alternative To Salt! #TableTheSalt

I went to my local Winn-Dixie and picked up a Bag of Sunkist Lemons along with Salmon, Asparagus, Dried Cranberries, and Rice. With these I created a dinner without added salt for my family of 5.

To prepare the Salmon, first I preheated the oven to 350 Degrees. Then I squeezed half a Sunkist Lemon on top of the 1 pound of fish, followed with lightly sprinkling dried dill over the top. I cooked this for 20 minutes until done. It turned out delicious.

Cranberry Rice Recipe Using Lemon As An Alternative To Salt! #TableTheSalt

Next, to prepare the Asparagus, I took another half  lemon and squeezed it over the top of 15-20 stalks. I then lightly sprinkled black pepper over it. I also added it to the preheated oven at 350 degrees and cooked it for 20 minutes.

It had a tart flavor to it, but I liked the combination with the Asparagus Flavor. Next time I would try the Sunkist S’alternative blend for vegetables since I think my kids would probably appreciate the dish more.

*Details about Using Lemon As An Alternative To Salt are in the following infographic below:

Sunkist Lemons Infographic About Salt Salternative

Finally, I made my Cranberry Rice Recipe.

To recreate this dish, you will need:

– 1 cup of White Rice, after prepared this will yield 3 cups.  (Consider adding a Tbsp of Olive Oil while cooking to help the rice from sticking.)

– Half a Sunkist Lemon

– 1/2 Cup of Dried Cranberries

– 1/4 Cup of Diced Green Onions

Cranberry Rice Recipe Using Lemon As An Alternative To Salt! #TableTheSalt

To prepare the mixture, I squeezed half a lemon over the rice and stirred.  Next, I added the Dried Cranberries, and diced Green Onions. I then combined these all together. The dish is sweet and the onion gives it a great burst of flavor.

Are you looking to reduce salt in your meals? What recipes would you make the switch on?

For additional Sunkist LEMON  S’alternative recipes, CHECK THESE OUT–>Grilled Sunkist Lemon-Spiced Tilapia Tacos with Mango Pico de Gallo, Moroccan Salad, Sunkist Lemon Marinade, & Mixed Greens with Roasted Peppers, White Beans, Red Onion and Feta.

Cranberry Rice Recipe Using Lemon As An Alternative To Salt! #TableTheSalt

This dinner was that easy to prepare, and I felt great about giving my family less sodium. I will definitely be incorporating the Sunkist S’alternative into more meals.

FFM

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Comments

  1. Daisy says

    July 16, 2014 at 10:53 am

    What a cool substitute for salt. I can't wait to try this recipe. It sounds so good!
    Reply
  2. Hattie Schenck says

    July 16, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    As a person living with high blood pressure, I can really appreciate these recipes. I can't wait to try the rice!
    Reply
  3. Barb W. says

    July 16, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    I really need to try your cranberry rice recipe, looks so delicious! Could certainly do without the salt, too. Thanks for the creative ideas!
    Reply
  4. Linda Kinsman says

    July 16, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    I love cooking with Lemons, so it will be easy for me to incorporate them to my meals and help lower the salt I use.
    Reply
  5. Millie Colonneso says

    July 17, 2014 at 12:10 am

    Looks delicious!
    Reply
  6. Elizabeth @ Being MVP says

    July 22, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    Oh that rice looks good! I am a salt addict but I think I'll try using lemon the next time I cook.
    Reply
  7. LauraOinAK says

    July 22, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    What a clever idea to use lemon to brighten the flavor with lemons instead of more salt. I've rarely liked super salty things to begin with an this method would help control our intake even more.
    Reply
  8. Jennifer says

    July 22, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    This sounds delicious. I try to stay away from excess salt. It's bad for you, and it's also causes unattractive bloating. I'll have to try this recipe.
    Reply
  9. Amy D says

    July 22, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    I love lemon so much! I use it everyday and buy at least 2-3 per week!!
    Reply
  10. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    July 22, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    Love lemons! The are so versatile! Your rice recipe sounds amazing!
    Reply
  11. Emily says

    July 23, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    Oh yum! I love that this is only 4 ingredients!! And yay for lower sodium!
    Reply

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