If you’re looking to inject some flavour into your meals, this healthy item can’t be overlooked. For just 35p, you can transform the taste of your meal and add some extra zing to your dinner.
Whether you’re making salads, curries, chutneys, or even drinks, this item can boost flavour and it’s a cheap and easy item to keep stocked up in your kitchen. It’s the ideal addition for a light summer meal, or even in autumn and winter, you can add this to hot soups and warm broths.
The Seattle Times says lemon is the “secret” ingredient to making every meal taste better.
Foodsblog says: “Balance Tastes: Harmonize sweet, salty, sour, and bitter notes for a rounded profile. A splash of lemon, dash of honey, or pinch of salt can work wonders.”
Depending on how strong you want the flavour to be, you can adjust how much lemon you add to your meal. You should squeeze the juice of one or two lemons into your dinner to add flavour.
If you’re a citrus lover, you could try making a lemon chicken orzo or you could squeeze the lemon over a homemade fish and chips.
Olive Magazine says: “Sunshine yellow lemons are packed with vitamin C, as well as fibre and protective plant compounds, which means they contribute to a healthy heart.
“They also contain citric acid – this can help to prevent kidney stones.
“Many people believe drinking lemon water to be good for your digestion and skin, although this may be down to the hydrating water as much as the lemon.”
One meal you could make is lemon and herb roasted chicken. Chef’s Bliss says you should use the lemon, combined with garlic, thyme, rosemary, and olive oil. This infuses the chicken with a burst of flavor and it’s a simple one to prepare.
If you’re looking to upgrade your meals, a squeeze of lemon could be an easy way to add some extra flavour to your dishes.