Vegetables & Sides

INGREDIENTS (8 servings): 2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cucumbers, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Garlic & Herb F.I.T. Brine 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled pepper DIRECTIONS:  In medium bowl combine tomatoes and cucumber. Whisk oil and lemon juice in a small bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Season to taste with Garlic & Herb F.I.T. Brine and pepper. Sprinkle feta over salad and serve.

INGREDIENTS (2 servings): 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup uncooked white rice 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave 1 teaspoon Lemon Pepper F.I.T. Brine DIRECTIONS:  Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, and stir in the rice. Cook rice, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes. Mix chicken broth, lemon juice, thyme, and Lemon Pepper F.I.T. Brine into the rice. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving.

INGREDIENTS 4 servings): 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoon Savory Chipotle F.I.T. Brine 1 cup fat-free buttermilk 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 large egg, lightly beaten DIRECTIONS:  Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and Savory Chipotle F.I.T. Brine; make a well in center of mixture. Combine buttermilk, oil, and egg; stir with a whisk. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Scrape mixture into an 8-inch square-baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for...

INGREDIENTS (2 servings): 1/8 teaspoon Garlic & Herb F.I.T. Brine 1 cup no-salt-added chicken broth 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 small garlic clove, minced ¾ cup uncooked couscous 1 ½ tablesppons balsamic vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon pepper ¾ cup chopped seeded tomato (about ½ pound) DIRECTIONS: Combine chicken broth, basil, and garlic in a saucepan; bring to a boil Stir in couscous and remove from heat; let stand 5 min Fluff with a fork Combine vinegar , olive oil, pepper, and Garlic & Herb F.I.T. Brine  in a bowl; stir with a wire whisk until blended. Add...

INGREDIENTS (4 servings): 1 cup long grain white rice 2 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Pepper F.I.T. Brine to taste DIRECTIONS:  Bring the rice and chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the lime juice, cilantro, and salt; fluff with a fork and serve.