Time to spring clean your diet

Spring cleaning isn’t just about decluttering your home. It’s also the perfect time for Canadians to spring clean their eating habits after a season of heavy, calorie-laden comfort foods. Becel has come up with some timely tips and delicious heart-healthy recipes to help kickstart your diet makeover. These two simply ooze spring goodness.

Buttery Citrus Sautéed Vegetables

1 1⁄2 lbs (680 g) of your favourite vegetables (like red onions, zucchini, asparagus, bell peppers), coarsely chopped 3 tbsp (45 mL) Buttery Taste margarine 1/4 cup (60 mL) loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped (optional) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1⁄2 tsp (1 mL) grated lemon peel Melt Buttery Taste margarine in large non-stick skillet over mediumhigh heat and cook vegetables, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 10 minutes. Combine parsley, garlic and lemon peel in small bowl. Evenly sprinkle over vegetables. Cook, until crumbs are heated, about 1 minute.

Grilled Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper and Arugula Sandwich

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 3 1⁄2 oz (100 g) each 4 pieces whole-grain French baguette, about 4 in. (10 cm) each, halved 4 tsp (20 mL) regular or light margarine 1 cup (250 mL) arugula leaves 1 roasted red pepper, cut into 4 strips Season chicken breasts, if desired, with salt and pepper. Grill or broil chicken until thoroughly cooked. Slice diagonally, then set aside. Spread 2 bread halves with regular or light margarine, then top with arugula, chicken and roasted red pepper. Season, if desired, with salt and black pepper. Top with remaining bread.

Courtesy of Becel. For more recipes and tips, visit Becel.ca.