Recipe: Healthy Holiday Ambrosia

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This ruby-studded dish is packed with antioxidants and contains lots of vitamin C and linoleic acid — nutrients that protect the skin from the effects of aging. The antioxidant-rich pomegranate seeds impart a lively, sweet-tart flavor.

Makes four 1-cup servings.

4 large oranges, peeled
¼ c. maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
¼ tsp. cinnamon
¼ c. walnut pieces, toasted
½ c. pomegranate seeds

• Carefully peel the oranges and slice ¼-inch thick.  Put into a bowl.
• Mix together the maple syrup, vanilla extract and cinnamon and pour over the orange slices. Toss gently to coat. Refrigerate and marinate several hours or overnight.
• Toast the walnut pieces by tossing over a medium heat in a heavy pan. Be careful. Walnuts burn easily.
• Peel a pomegranate and extract ½ c. of seeds.
• Arrange the orange sections in individual dessert bowls or plates, add one T. of the marinade, sprinkle with walnuts and pomegranate seeds and serve.

Nutritional Information per Serving: 168 calories, 1.6 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates, 5 g fat (.5 g saturated),  0 mg cholesterol, 3.7 g fiber, 2.2 mg sodium.

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Tags: healthy desserts, oranges