Apple-Onion Spread Recipe

If you missed yesterday’s show, Kelli chatted with the Founder of Pink Kitchen, Lisa Grey. Lisa is a breast cancer survivor who decided to attack the disease through good nutrition. You can read more about Lisa’s journey on her website at http://PinkKitchen.info. Through her journey, Lisa has written four recipe books…the 4th one coming out next week and I’m jumping at the bit to get it. It’s all on salads…yummo!!

Anyway, here’s a recipe that Lisa sent to us to share with you! Try it and let us know what you think…enjoy!

(makes enough for approx. 18 appetizers)

1 medium red onion
2 medium sweet red apples
2 tbsp. apple juice
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp. cardamom powder (substitute ginger if you don’t have cardamom)
1 packet of NuStevia (a natural sweetener, available at supermarkets in the baking aisle)
½ tsp. garlic/sea salt blend
½ tsp. cumin powder
2 sprigs fresh marjoram (or ½ tsp. dried marjoram)
Extra marjoram sprigs and cracked black pepper for garnish

Slice onions and apples (leave apple skins on). Saute over low heat with the oil for 1 minute. Cover pan with a lid and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Place all ingredients (except garnish) in a blender or food processor. Pulse just until smooth, yet slightly chunky.
Spread onto crackers or toasted baguette slices. Garnish with cracked pepper and a sprig of marjoram.