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Hearts of Palm

Hearts of palm are, literally, the heart of the sabal palmetto, a tall, tough-barked graceful palm that is the state tree of Florida. They have no cholesterol, excellent fiber content, hardly any fat and are low in calories. This imaginative hearts of palm recipe is as colorful as it is tasty.

Tangerine Tomato & Hearts of Palm Salsa

Ingredients
2 stalks fresh (split horizontally) or 1 can of hearts of palm
1 tangerine, skinned and sectioned
˝ pint cherry tomatoes
˝ tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
˝ tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1˝ tbsp. chopped, fresh cilantro
2 tbsp. minced red onion
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Grill hearts of palm in a slight amount of olive oil.
2. Slice into ˝-inch pieces.
3. Toss together with all other ingredients.

Blackened Grouper

Ingredients
2 lbs. grouper fillets (8 oz. per person)
your favorite blackening spices

Directions
1. Sprinkle fillets with blackening spices.
2. Grill or sauté until flaky.
3. Top with salsa.
4. Serve with black beans and rice.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe courtesy Sunshine Café of Captiva, 14900 Captiva Drive, Captiva Island, (239) 472-6200. Reservations recommended.


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