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The new year marks a fresh start, but it also means that flu season is upon us. That’s why it’s vital for you and your loved ones to take care of your health. One of the best ways to shield ourselves from diseases and possible health risks is preparing nutritious dishes at home.

To help you boost your immune system amid flu season, La Germania shares three recipes that are easy to make and rich with health benefits. By preparing these dishes at home, you also get to make a lot of savings. Hence, you hit two birds with one stone.

Get fancy with Salmon en Papillote

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs salmon, cut into four pieces
• One small zucchini, thinly sliced
• One head fennel, thinly sliced
• One lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• Parchment paper

Procedure:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Cut parchment into four large ovals 15” by 10” inches. Then, fold each parchment in half.
• On half of each parchment, layer on ¼ of the zucchini, ¼ the fennel, one piece of salmon, sprinkle with ¼ tsp salt, ¼ pepper, ¼ tsp dill, lemon slices, drizzle each salmon with one teaspoon olive oil and a few pieces of fennel fronds. Repeat this process with the three remaining salmon filets.
• Close the parchment by folding the other half over the prepared salmon and carefully roll the open edges toward the center.
• Set pouches on a baking sheet and bake on the center rack for 15 minutes.
• Open carefully using a fork and serve.

Snack it up with Baked Garlic Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

• Four medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks
• Two tablespoons olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Five cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Two tablespoons chopped parsley leaves for garnish

Procedure:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
• Place the sweet potatoes in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil and gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper to taste. Place into oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden and crisp, tossing occasionally.
• Combine sweet potato with garlic and Parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Recipe from DamnDelicious.net.

Ingredients:

• One tablespoon olive oil
• One yellow onion, diced
• Six cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• One teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• One tablespoon lemon juice
• One large sweet potato (about 1/2 lb) diced into ½” cubes
• 1 15oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup red lentils, uncooked and rinsed
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup kale, destemmed and torn into 1” pieces
• Salt to taste

Procedure:

• In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute.
• Add the onion and cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the garlic and ginger and continue to cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add the turmeric and paprika and continue to cook for 1 minute.
• Add the lemon juice, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, red lentils, and vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
• Once the soup begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the sweet potato is soft.
• Add kale and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the kale has softened and wilted slightly.
• Season with salt to taste.

Photo and Recipe from IHeartVegetables.com.

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Recipes and images provided by La Germania in a recent press release.

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