Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomatoes Review

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Did you know sun dried tomatoes pack more nutrients per ounce than fresh tomatoes? Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomatoes naturally have 12 times more lycopene than fresh tomatoes. Studies show that lycopene helps improve immune function, reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, cataracts, asthma, and even offers protection from UV rays.  With zero fat and no added salt or sugar, this is a great way to add nutrition and flavor to your meal! Plus, they are made using 100% pure olive oil.

The tomatoes are grown on Mooney Farms, a family business in California. Included in their line of sun-dried tomatoes are:

• Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Halves and Julienne Cut in 100% Pure Olive Oil & Italian Herbs
• Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomato Pesto with Whole Pine Nuts
• Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomato Bruschetta
• Bella Sun Luci Julienne Cut Sun Dried Tomatoes with Italian Basil and Julienne Cut with Zesty Peppers

Review: I decided to try out a recipe card that came with my package and made a Super Food Garbanzo Bean Salad:

Recipe: Super Food Garbanzo Bean Salad

Salad Ingredients

2 -15.5 oz. cans Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup artichoke heart pieces, drained and rinsed

1 green pepper, removed core & seeds, cut into 1/2" cubes

1 bunch celery, remove leaves and base, slice into 1/3-1/2" thick pieces

1 - 8.5 oz Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomatoes Julienne Cut in oil, drain oil and reserve for Vinaigrette

1 medium or 1/2 large red onion sliced thinly and cut into bit size pieces

1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, stems removed, leaving leaves whole

Vinaigrette

1/4 cup Rice Vinegar

Reserved oil from jar plus 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 large garlic clove, minced

Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour vinaigrette over salad. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Results: I have been trying to eat healthier and I was really looking forward to this salad. Unfortunately, it was just not my cup of tea.  The only part of the salad that I actually liked was the Bella Sun Luci! The Tomatoes were actually very delicious. I am not sure why I expected to like the salad because I really don't like any of the other vegetables in the salad. Oh well, it was worth a try! If these veggies/beans are appealing to you then you probably would love the salad. 

The other product that I had the chance to try was the Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomato Bruschetta. I really love Bruschetta and  was really excited to have some that I could conveniently eat at home. I paired it with wheat sandwich rounds and absolutely fell in love with the combo. In fact, I liked it so much that I could not wait until I could make my next "sandwich". It is a great opportunity to go meatless, something I try to do several times a week. The taste is bold and packed with flavor. It is actually tastier than some other bruschettas I have gotten from restaurants! I am very much looking forward to trying the other two products and would definitely but these again!

Buy it here: You can purchase Bella Sun Luci products from the company's website. 

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.