It’s always around this time of the year that I consider a variety of options… should I run a lemonade stall..? I wonder if the neighbors would mind if I start donating/throwing lemons over their fence..? Why are lemons so expensive at the shops when people can’t even give them away?

Yep, our lemon tree is bursting & I’m running out of options to use them. In fact, I’m pretty sure 4 extra lemons grow overnight in place of one I picked yesterday.

Lemons are one of the most versatile fruits in the citrus family, limes a close second but that’s for another blog. They contain an abundance of vitamin C and folate so why shouldn’t we consume more of them?

So I do what every other person in the world does… Google. Quick fix, that should do the trick.

Not sure if anyone else has done this, but you are greeted with a whole stack of sugar/ fat laden recipes. Being an MP girl, I’m especially looking for recipes that are ‘Metabolic Friendly’ & not ones that I only have on the odd occasion.

Without the help from the net, I had to make up my own ideas. I guess I’m giving Google a gift if you look at it from a different angle.

Try a few of these at home or pass onto someone else who might be drowning in lemons.

Don’t forget the easiest way of storing juice for future use is in the ice cube trays. Pick them up in the $2 shops & you’ll never run out of supply!

Here are the top 5 ways I like to use my lemons…. #5 is my ultimate favourite so I gave you the entire recipe!

 

• Lemon & Pepper Chicken Risotto

Include one whole lemon juice & rind to your next chicken & mushroom risotto.                       Sprinkle cracked pepper as desired & thank me later.

 

• Lemon Cordial

Juice up 1 lemon & add to 1L of water. Add stevia drops to sweeten if desired. Chill                 & shake bottle before serving.

 

• Slow Cooked Beef Stew

If you are doing the good old fashion beef stew in the slow cooker, this is your                          chance to add a great twist. Just before serving, fold in the rind of 1 lemon & fresh                  rosemary. Once the heat hits them, they’ll become fragrant & delicious.

 

• Lemon Yogurt Dressing

Greek yogurt, olive oil, mixed herbs, lemon juice & rind. Mix them together & add                   to salads, fish or chicken. Best made the night before to enhance flavours.

 

 

• Lemon Slice Protein Shake

             Everything you can remember in the good ole favourite slice is here in a delicious                    treat which is high in flavour & protein, but also low in sugar.

 Ingredients:     1/2 Lemon –juiced

                              1tsp Lemon Rind

                              1tsp Ground Flaxseeds

                               1/2cup Quick Oats

                                1scoop Vanilla Protein Powder

                                100gms Low Fat Cottage Cheese

                                 1tsp Dried Coconut or Essence

                                  150gms Skim Milk

                                   ICE

Add all ingredients (except Ice) and blend until smooth. Add ice as required.

 Serves 1

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