{"id":23298,"date":"2021-02-12T04:00:06","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T04:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sayloveyoga.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/12\/these-3-valentines-day-recipes-make-the-perfect-romantic-dinner\/"},"modified":"2021-02-12T04:00:06","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T04:00:06","slug":"these-3-valentines-day-recipes-make-the-perfect-romantic-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/sayloveyoga.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/12\/these-3-valentines-day-recipes-make-the-perfect-romantic-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"These 3 Valentine\u2019s Day Recipes Make the Perfect Romantic Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img width=\"300\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yogiapproved.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ValentinesRecipes_Feature-300x182.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Valentines Recipes Feature\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Valentine\u2019s Day is a time for romance!<\/strong> And there\u2019s nothing more romantic than a nice candle-lit dinner with that special someone . . . (If you\u2019re single, YOU count as that special someone!)<\/p>\n<p>Yes, love is in the air, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t eat healthy <em>and<\/em> sexy at the same time. In fact, there are many delicious, yet also nutritious aphrodisiac foods out there!<\/p>\n<p>Looking for some seductive foods to get you in the mood? Oh have we got some good Valentine\u2019s Day recipes for you!<\/p>\n<p>Read on for three simple, yummy and creative Valentine\u2019s Day recipes that can be made separately, or better yet \u2013 combine all three for the perfect sensual Valentine\u2019s Day dinner.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Try These 3 Sensual, Healthy, and Delicious Valentine\u2019s Day Recipes for the Perfect Romantic Dinner:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"vSpacer\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>1. Appetizer: Cucumber Avocado Caprese Salad<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54405\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yogiapproved.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/avocado-cucomber-salad-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"avocado cucumber salad recipe\" width=\"730\" height=\"611\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: popsugar.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Nutrition Facts: 253 calories per serving<br \/>\nYield: 4 servings<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Known for promoting sexual health, avocados can (ahem) help with performance. Rich in healthy fats, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.popsugar.com\/fitness\/Recipe-Cucumber-Avocado-Caprese-Salad-9540465\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cucumber avocado Caprese salad recipe<\/a> from Popsugar.com is good for your heart and will keep your blood pumping to all the right places.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cucumbers<\/li>\n<li>1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (about 30)<\/li>\n<li>1 avocado<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil<\/li>\n<li>1 cup fresh mozzarella (I like to use the little balls)<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"vSpacer\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash and dice the cucumbers. Wash and cut tomatoes in half. Dice the avocado<\/li>\n<li>Mix cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocado in a bowl. Add sliced basil and mozzarella<\/li>\n<li>Pour on the oil, vinegar, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly<\/li>\n<li>Serve immediately<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"vSpacer2\">\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"advads-post-article-box-n\"><span class=\"ad_wrapper  ord1631\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"vSpacer2\">\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>2. Entr\u00e9e: Carrot Fettuccine<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yogiapproved.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Carrot-Fettuccine.jpg\" alt=\"Carrot-Fettuccine\" width=\"730\" height=\"611\"><\/p>\n<p><em>Nutrition Information: 228 calories per serving<br \/>\nYield: 2 servings<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Packed with antioxidants, Vitamin A, and other nutrients, carrots are a well-known staple in a healthy diet. But you may be surprised to learn that carrots can also be sexually stimulating. As it turns out, carrots are the Viagra of veggies.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/recipes\/coastal-carrot-fettuccine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">carrot fettuccine recipe from Health.com<\/a> will be the perfect main course to heat up your Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 clove garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup grape tomatoes, quartered if large<\/li>\n<li>2 \u00bd tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil<\/li>\n<li>3 large rainbow or orange carrots<\/li>\n<li>1 cup tomato sauce<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc tsp. sweet paprika<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp. pumpkin seeds, toasted<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc tsp. sea salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc tsp. freshly ground black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"vSpacer\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat oil in a large pan over medium-low heat in a large skillet<\/li>\n<li>Add garlic and saut\u00e9 until soft (approximately 30 seconds)<\/li>\n<li>Add tomatoes and 2 tablespoons basil. Saut\u00e9 until tomatoes burst (approximately 5 minutes)<\/li>\n<li>Using a vegetable peeler, shave carrots into ribbons<\/li>\n<li>Mix in carrots, tomato sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper and cook until carrots are tender (approximately 10 minutes)<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle with remaining \u00bd tablespoon basil and pumpkin seeds<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"advads-post-article-box-n\"><span class=\"ad_wrapper  ord1716\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"vSpacer2\">\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>3. Dessert: Strawberry Banana Creams<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54407\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yogiapproved.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Strawberry-Bannana-Creams.jpg\" alt=\"Strawberry-Bannana-Creams\" width=\"730\" height=\"611\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: popsugar.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Nutrition information: 145 calories per serving (8 strawberries)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A symbol of Venus, the seductive power of strawberries go all the way back to the ancient Roman era. They are also filled with Vitamin C, which aids in the production of sex hormones and boosting libido.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.popsugar.com\/fitness\/Low-Calorie-Strawberry-Banana-Yogurt-Dessert-23901070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">strawberry banana creams recipe from Popsugar.com<\/a> will be a lovely final touch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd small banana<\/li>\n<li>2 ounces vanilla Greek yogurt<\/li>\n<li>8 strawberries<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp. sliced almonds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"vSpacer\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Mash the banana in a bowl. Mix in the yogurt<\/li>\n<li>Carve out the middle of each strawberry with a knife<\/li>\n<li>Fill the center of each strawberry with the mixture<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with sliced almonds<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"vSpacer2\">\u00a0<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Spark Romance With These Seductive Valentine\u2019s Day Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>Show your partner how much you care this Valentine\u2019s Day with these unique, delectable treats that combine to create the perfect Valentine\u2019s Day dinner \u2013 not too heavy, not too complicated \u2013 and all the right amount of aphrodisiac. <img src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/13.0.1\/72x72\/1f609.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude09\" class=\"wp-smiley\"><\/p>\n<p>Nothing says \u201cI love you\u201d like an intimate home cooked meal \u2013 especially one that\u2019s both healthy and delicious. And after these four lust-inspired dishes, dining in will be the best idea you ever had.<\/p>\n<p><em>Dine in the morning after too! Make this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogiapproved.com\/yum\/vanilla-chai-protein-french-toast-recipe\/\">Delicious Vanilla Chai Protein French Toast Recipe (Video)<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogiapproved.com\/yum\/valentines-day-recipes\/\">These 3 Valentine\u2019s Day Recipes Make the Perfect Romantic Dinner<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yogiapproved.com\/\">YogiApproved\u2122<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Valentine\u2019s Day is a time for romance! And there\u2019s nothing more romantic than a nice candle-lit dinner with that special someone . . . (If you\u2019re single, YOU count as that special someone!) Yes, love is in the air, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t eat healthy and sexy at the same time. In fact,<br \/>\nThe post These 3 Valentine\u2019s Day Recipes Make the Perfect Romantic Dinner appeared first on YogiApproved\u2122.<img src=\"https:\/\/www.yogiapproved.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/ValentinesRecipes_Feature-300x182.jpg\" title=\"These 3 Valentine\u2019s Day Recipes Make the Perfect Romantic Dinner\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yogiapproved.com\/yum\/valentines-day-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine\u2019s Day is a time for romance! And there\u2019s nothing more romantic than a nice candle-lit dinner with that special someone . . . (If you\u2019re single, YOU count as that special someone!) Yes, love is in the air, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t eat healthy and sexy at the same time. In fact, there are many delicious, yet also nutritious aphrodisiac foods out there! Looking for some seductive foods to get you in the mood? Oh have we got some good Valentine\u2019s Day recipes for you! Read on for three simple, yummy and creative Valentine\u2019s Day recipes that can be made separately, or better yet \u2013 combine all three for the perfect sensual Valentine\u2019s Day dinner. \u00a0 \u00a0 Try These 3 Sensual, Healthy, and Delicious Valentine\u2019s Day Recipes for the Perfect Romantic Dinner: \u00a0 1. Appetizer: Cucumber Avocado Caprese Salad Image: popsugar.com Nutrition Facts: 253 calories per serving Yield: 4 servings Known for promoting sexual health, avocados can (ahem) help with performance. Rich in healthy fats, this cucumber avocado Caprese salad recipe from Popsugar.com is good for your heart and will keep your blood pumping to all the right places. 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