Healthy and Hearty Meals

 
Risotto With Dried Plums and Radicchio Recipe

(Family Features) - Gold medalist and World Champion swimmer Natalie Coughlin is an avid cook and a passionate advocate of healthy eating and lifestyle choices.

"I love the challenge of creating healthful dishes that really taste great," says Coughlin. "I use California Dried Plums as a versatile ingredient that enhances the flavor in both sweet and savory dishes. They're also a source of important vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber."  These recipes are just a few of the ways she makes delicious, nourishing foods part of her healthy lifestyle.

For a quick lunch, try Pizzettas With Dried Plums and Caramelized Onions. "Use store-bought naan bread instead of making pizza dough to save time," says Coughlin. Top these flatbreads with caramelized onions, goat cheese and California Dried Plums, then add a side salad to round out your meal.

"When I have friends over," says Coughlin, "I like to stir up a creamy Risotto with Dried Plums and Radicchio. It has arugula, radicchio and just the right touch of fruity sweetness from California Dried Plums."

Want to jazz up your everyday salad and give your greens a nutritional boost? Try Coughlin's Mesclun Salad With Dried Plums, Goat Cheese and Pecans. Add crunchy candied pecans, creamy goat cheese and nutritious California Dried Plums to your favorite salad greens.

For more recipes, visit www.californiadriedplums.org or www.tummywise.com.

More Winning dishes from Gold Medalist Natalie Coughlin
Risotto With Dried Plums and Radicchio
Mesclun Salad With Dried Plums, Goat Cheese and Pecans
Pizzettas With Dried Plums and Caramelized Onions
Bircher Muesli With Dried Plums