Crystallized ginger and orange juice add zing to fresh strawberries. Serve over grilled angel food cake for a special yet simple summer dessert.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 1/2 pints strawberries
1 tablespoon pine nuts
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger
2 teaspoons sugar

Hull and quarter strawberries. Coarsely chop the pine nuts and toast in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Let cool slightly and toss with the strawberries, orange juice, ginger and sugar. Let stand 10 minutes.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 59 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 1 mg sodium; 200 mg potassium.


Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (112% daily value).

1 Carbohydrate Serving