It’s that time of year…for cranberries…although we’ve determined they should be included in our diets as a year-round superfood! These disease-fighting gems outrank most other fruits and vegetables in the antioxidant category, making them a staple in the fight against cancer and heart disease. High levels of vitamin C help ward of all those bugs floating around during the holidays.
Not only will they make your thanksgiving table gleam with their ruby color, this super-simple 4-ingredient recipe helps to streamline your holiday preparations. As a legitimate side, or slathered onto leftovers, you’ll never want to go another holiday without these alongside your turkey.
Ingredients:
- 12 oz fresh organic cranberries
- 2 organic clementines
- 2 TB organic maple syrup
- 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans (optional)
Preparation:
- Place cranberries and clementines (peels and all) in a food processor until well-chopped.
- Add maple syrup and stir.
- For best results, chill overnight to let the juices soak through the mixture.
- Lightly toast pecans before serving and stir into mixture.
Nutrition Facts (serves 6)
| Calories | 127 |
| Total Fat | 7g |
| Carbohydrates | 15g |
| Protein | 1g |
Photographer: Carmen Troesser
