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How about a culinary journey featuring a nutritious and tasty meal from three different countries? Let's start with an appetizer from Greece, move on to a main course from Japan, and finish with a dessert from Brazil.

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Appetizer: Greek Tzatziki with Whole Wheat Pita Bread

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Ingredients:

• Greek yogurt

• Cucumber, grated

• Garlic, minced

• Fresh dill, chopped

• Extra virgin olive oil

• Lemon juice

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Whole wheat pita bread

 

Instructions:

1. Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, and chopped dill in a bowl.

2. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice into the mixture.

3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

5. Serve with lightly toasted whole wheat pita bread.

 

Main Course: Japanese Salmon Teriyaki with Quinoa

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillets

• Soy sauce

• Mirin

• Sake

• Brown sugar

• Garlic, minced

• Ginger, grated

• Quinoa, cooked

• Steamed broccoli and carrots for sides

 

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.

2. Marinate salmon fillets in the teriyaki sauce for at least 30 minutes.

3. Grill or bake the salmon until cooked through.

4. Serve the salmon over a bed of cooked quinoa with steamed broccoli and carrots on the side.

 

Dessert: Brazilian Açaí Bowl

Ingredients:

• Frozen açaí berries

• Banana, sliced

• Granola

• Coconut flakes

• Honey or agave syrup

 

Instructions:

1. Blend frozen açaí berries with a ripe banana until smooth.

2. Pour the açaí mixture into a bowl.

3. Top with sliced bananas, granola, and coconut flakes.

4. Drizzle with honey or agave syrup for sweetness.

5. Enjoy this refreshing and antioxidant-packed Brazilian dessert.

These dishes not only bring diverse flavors to your table but also provide a balanced and nutritious meal. Bon appétit!

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