Fruit, Nuts, & Veggies
2 T. lemon juice juice of = 1 lemon
1 T.
lemon zest = grated peel of 1 lemon
1/3 cup orange juice = juice of 1 medium size orange
2 T orange zest grated = peel of 1 medium size orange
1 cup chopped apple cubes = 1 medium size apple – chopped
1 cup mashed banana = 3 medium bananas
dates, 1 cup chopped = 6 oz.
pumpkin, 2 cups home-cooked puree = 1 can of pumpkin
cranberries, 4 cups = 1 pound
strawberries, 4 cups sliced = 1 quart fresh whole berries
1/2 cup chopped onion 1 = medium size onion – chopped
bell peppers, 1 cup chopped = 1 large bell pepper
celery, 1 cup chopped = 2 medium ribs
peas, 1 cup = 1 lb.
fresh pea pods
1 cup corn kernels = 2 medium size ears
1 cup chopped pecans = 4-1/2 oz.
1 cup pecan halves = 3-3/4 oz.
1 cup shelled almonds = 1 lb. almonds in shell
1-1/2 to 2 cups shelled walnuts = 1 lb. walnuts in shell
1 cup chopped walnuts = 1/4 pound (4 oz.)