Start with toast, English Muffins, or bagels. Arrange three or four Texas Red Grapefruit sections on top, then choose from among the following toppings.
Texas Toast Toppings
Crunchy
- ½ cup whole wheat flake cereal, crushed
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup
- 12 Texas Red Grapefruit sections
- 4 English Muffin halves, toasted
Combine cereal, cinnamon, and syrup; set aside. Arrange 3 grapefruit sections on each muffin half; top each with 1 tablespoon cereal mixture. Broil until crunchy and lightly browned. Yield: 4 servings. *Note: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of this topping over a grapefruit half and broil until browned for a delicious change.
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories-110; Fat-0.5g; Cholesterol-0mg; Sodium-190mg; Carbohydrate-23g; Protein-3g
Nutty
- 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
- ½ teaspoon grated orange peel
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 12 Texas Red Grapefruit sections
- 4 English Muffin halves, toasted
Combine the first three ingredients in a small bowl; blend until smooth. Stir in almonds. Arrange three grapefruit sections on each English Muffin half; crumble about 1 ½ tablespoons almond mixture over each. Broil until bubbly. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition Per Serving- Calories-180; Fat-8g; Cholesterol-5mg; Sodium-200mg; Carbohydrate-25g; Protein-3g
Fruity
- ½ cup Texas Red Grapefruit sections
- ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup crushed pineapple, well drained
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dried apricots
- ½ small banana, mashed
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- Raisin bread slices, toasted
Nutrition Per Serving- Calories-45; Fat-3g; Cholesterol-10mg; Sodium-30mg; Carbohydrate-4g; Protein-1g
Chop grapefruit into bite sized pieces; drain well. Combine cream cheese, pineapple, apricots, banana, sugar, and vanilla; blend until smooth. Fold in grapefruit pieces. Cover and chill overnight. Serve on toast. Yield: 1 cup spread.