Very Blueberry Parfait Food

BLUEBERRY YOGURT PARFAIT

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The beneficial phytonutrients in blueberries are anthocyanins, a type found in other fruits and vegetables with red, blue and purple pigments. Scientists use a test called the O.R.A.C. (short for oxygen radical absorbance capacity) to rate the antioxidant capacity in foods, and by this measure blueberries always come out on top. So if red wine is off limits and beets just aren't your thing, try adding a half cup of blueberries to your cereal or yogurt in the morning, throw a half cup of frozen blueberries into your smoothie - or try any of this week's recipes. This beautiful parfait tastes so much richer than it is. You can serve it for breakfast or for dessert. Look for organic yogurt that has no thickeners or gums added to it.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories easy, sauces and gravies, dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups blueberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 cups drained low-fat yogurt or low-fat Greek style yogurt
1 tablespoon shelled pistachios, finely chopped

Steps:

Combine the blueberries, sugar, lime juice and balsamic vinegar in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for five to 10 minutes, until the liquid is reduced and the blueberries have cooked down to a jam-like consistency. Allow to cool. You should have about 1 cup of thick, jammy sauce.
Spoon 1/4 cup thick yogurt into the bottom of each of 4 tumblers or parfait glasses. Top with 2 tablespoons of the blueberry sauce. Make another 1/4 cup layer of yogurt on top of the blueberry sauce, and finish with another 2 tablespoon-layer of blueberry sauce. Cover tightly and chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle finely chopped pistachios over the top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 220, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 48 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams

BLUEBERRY PARFAITS

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"These cool and lightly sweet parfaits put a new twist on berries and cream," says Adeline Piscitelli of Sayreville, New Jersey. "My guests marvel at the simple ingredients that go into this elegant dessert."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
Whipped cream

Steps:

In a bowl, combine sour cream, brown sugar, lemon juice and zest. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, place half of the berries in dessert dishes or parfait glasses; top with half of the sour cream mixture. Repeat layers. Top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 15g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.