Peaches Three Ways | Plant-Based Cooking
Today, we’re making peaches three different ways:
- Peach Chutney
- Peach & Quinoa Salad
- Grilled Peach Salsa
Hope you find some inspiration here.
You can find the written recipes and video below.
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Enjoy!
Black Bean & Peach Quinoa Salad
Cook and Prep Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2-3 people
You Need
- 1 cup Quinoa, cooked
- 1 small can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups Arugula, or other leafy green, chopped
- 2 Peaches, chopped
- ¼ cup Almonds or Walnuts, chopped
- ½ cup Cilantro, chopped
For the dressing:
- 1 tbsp. Tahini
- 1 Lime, juiced and zested
- 1 tbsp. Honey or Coconut Nectar
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
DIRECTIONS
- Rinse and chop the produce accordingly. Cook the quinoa if necessary.
- Combine all of your salad ingredients in a large bowl
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together your dressing ingredients.
- Combine dressing with salad and toss to combine.
- Enjoy!
Homemade Peach Chutney
Cook and Prep Time: 35 minutes
Serves: about 2 cups
You Need:
- 3 cups Peaches, chopped (4-5 total)
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- ¼ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 small Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 tbsp. Ginger Root, minced
- ½ cup Water
- 1 tbsp. Salt
- ½ cup Pecans, chopped (you can use other nuts)
- ½ cup Golden Raisins
- 2 tbsp. Coconut Nectar
- 1 tsp. Black Pepper
- 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp. Cumin
- 1 tsp. Thyme
- 1 tbsp. Turmeric
DIRECTIONS
- Rinse and chop the produce accordingly.
- Mix water, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, and salt in a saucepan set it to medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to simmer.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and onion to the sauce pan. Allow mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the peaches, pecans, and the rest of your spices. Simmer for another 10 minutes, until peaches are tender.
- Remove pan from heat, and allow the chutney to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Store additional chutney in a glass jar, and keep refrigerated. Enjoy!
Grilled Peach Salsa
Cook and Prep Time: 15 minutes
You Need:
- 3 Peaches, halved, core removed
- 16 oz. Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 15.5 oz. can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ Red Onion, diced
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 Lime, zested and halved
- 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
- Fresh Cilantro, chopped, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Rinse and chop vegetables accordingly. Zest lime before cutting in half.
- On a grill or grill pan set to medium high heat, add the halved peaches, cut-side down. Grill for 3-4 minutes, until charred grill marks appear. Remove peaches from grill and set to rest for 5 minutes.
- While the peaches grill, add red onion, tomatoes, half of the cilantro, garlic, and lime zest to a bowl.
- Once the peaches have rested, dice the peaches and add to the bowl, along with the lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine, and top with remaining cilantro. Enjoy!