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Wild Blueberry Balsamic “Vinegar”

June 24, 2018 by Ashleigh

Wild Blueberry Balsamic “Vinegar”

Created by Ashleigh on June 24, 2018

Anyone else missing out on balsamic vinegar? Apparently balsamic derives from Latin for “balsam-like” which was meant as a description of something that was restorative or curative. That couldn’t be more true for this version that uses wild blueberries and skips the vinegar completely!

  • Prep Time: 5m
  • Total Time: 5m
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup wild blueberries, thawed
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the wild blueberries, minced garlic, maple syrup, and salt with the juice of 1 lemon until well combined.
  2. Strain the liquid through a clean cloth or nut milk bag and discard the pulp. Enjoy the resulting Wild Blueberry Balsamic "Vinegar" immediately or store it in the fridge for up to five days.
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I'm a recipe creator, mama and writer living by the sea. I learned how to nourish myself with plants and in the process healed from chronic illness. My whole life has been a journey deeper into healing and freedom and I love being able to share that journey with you! This space is an invitation to my table where you will find way too much food, some real talk, and a whole lotta love. All the recipes I create are free of animal products, grain and soy. I hope you'll pull up a chair and stay awhile. At this table, all are loved! SUBSCRIBE

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•2 cups steamed cauliflower florets
•1/4 cup pine nuts
•1 tablespoon cashew butter
•1 tablespoon lemon juice
•1/4 teaspoon maple syrup
•1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt
•1/4 garlic clove or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
•3/4 cup pasta cook water or plain water
•2 servings fettuccine noodles of choice
•1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
•black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Blend together the steamed cauliflower, pine nuts, cashew butter, lemon juice, maple syrup, Himalayan salt, garlic clove water until smooth.
2. Serve the Alfredo sauce over fettuccine noodles of choice and top with parsley and black pepper to taste.

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•12 cups tomato broth (see description above)
•4 cups diced onion
•4 cups diced tomato
•4 cups cauliflower florets
•2 cups diced carrot
•2 cups diced zucchini
•3 tablespoons tomato paste
•2 teaspoons each of garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder
•1 teaspoon each of paprika, cumin, red pepper
•1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
•2 teaspoons Himalayan salt
•Optional Toppings
•4 limes
•1/2 cup cilantro leaves
•1/2 cup cashew cream (heyashfoster.com)
•1 jalapeño, sliced
•cayenne

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Add all of the ingredients except the toppings to a large pot and bring everything to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer for 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and cooked through.
2. Serve topped generously with cilantro, cashew cream, lime juice, jalapeño, and cayenne if desired!
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