Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.50

Ingredients:
1 head romaine lettuce
1 head Belgian endive
1 cup fresh mint leaves

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00

Ingredients:
4 cups small cauliflower florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp olive oil

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 cups celery cut into 1/2″ pieces
1 cup sweet red bell pepper, cut into 1/2″ pieces

Serving Size: 1 cup
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:
1 can white beans
1 small finely chopped onion
1 cup water

(ARA) – Worried about your grocery tab? Rising food prices are a significant cause of concern for 73 percent of consumers, according to a recent USA Today/Gallup poll. For almost half of them, those prices have caused a hardship.
Tightening the food budget needn’t mean sacrificing flavor or health, however. In fact, by stocking up on nutritious staples and an array of seasonings, it’s possible to become more frugal while enhancing your family’s meals. Some suggestions:
* Season those staples.
Not only are basic, natural foods — like whole grains and beans — …