13 Foods That Scare You Away
We asked which foods you were scared to try. Here are some of them with recipes to give you a foray into new flavors. Try one tonight!
from readersdigest.com
From Healthy One-Dish Cooking
Habaneros
Habaneros can be very hot but used in small amount and they add an almost citrusy depth of flavor you cannot get anywhere else as in the recipe shown above.
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From Vegetable for Vitality
Beets
Many people fear beets, but their natural sweetness is easily teased out to please the most fickle palates. Plus, they are a powerful cancer fighter according to the World's Healthiest Foods website and an excellent source of folate, a mineral that is of utmost importance during pregnancy.
Get the Balsamic Beets With Toasted Pecans recipe
From Natural Solutions for Diabetes
Tofu
The recipe above will give you your cheesecake and tofu too. You won't be able to tell this creamy dessert is made with this healthy food. Did you know that tofu is high in Omega-3 fatty acids, the same beneficial fats found in salmon?
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From Fight Back With Food
Lima Beans
Try buttery lima beans in place of chickpeas in your favorite hummus recipe. They also add a delicious texture to this warming, vitamin-packed soup.
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From Magic Foods for Better Blood Sugar
Sushi
This sandwich is made with canned salmon that is kicked up with the flavors of sushi. Consider it a gateway sandwich.
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From Midweek Meals Made Easy
Squid
Squid hides among other healthy seafood in this tasty wrap.
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From Your Cookery Questions Answered
Caviar
Simple, elegant and refined, these little eggs are feared by many. However, try any type of roe on top of hors d'oeurves like these for a salty touch. Or just make the edible cups for any other topping you are not afraid of.
From Eat to Beat Diabetes
Liver
A frequently feared food, we urge you to try blending buttery liver into a pate. Liver is off the charts in B12 and many other B vitamins for high energy so a little goes a long way. Turkey and turkey livers are pureed with lentil to create a low-fat, creamy textured dip in this recipe.
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From Healthy One-Dish Cooking
Duck
The dark meat of duck can scared people away, but its succulent flavor needs to be tried. You'll be a convert. This bright salad stars seared duck breast which pairs perfectly with the tart sweetness of pomegranate and oranges.
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From Eat to Beat Diabetes
Rabbit
High in protein, B vitamins and other nutrient, rabbit has been enjoyed for centuries. Try something new today. You'll never guess the succulent meat in this stew is rabbit.
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From Vegetables for Vitality
Okra
Okra and gumbo cannot be separated. The crunchy vegetable swims among delicate pieces of crab in this New Orleans classic dish helping to thicken the stock.
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From Complete Book of Herbs
Fish Sauce
Those wary of seafood in general are probably petrified of fermented fish sauce. However you may use the American equivalent and not even know it: Worcestershire sauce. This dark brew has anchovies to that create a beguiling tang. Fish sauce is less scary among the spicy yet delicate flavors in this Thai dish.
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From Midweek Meals Made Easy
Passion Fruit
The fearful insides of passion fruit are teased into this luscious but light Italian dessert.
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