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cW Recipes: Grilled Peaches with Pistachio + Sesame Clusters
GRILLED PEACHES
These recipes from our resident nutritionist nourish your body and help you glow from within.

What exactly is a “cancer-fighting” food? Well, it’s any food that promotes healthier overall cell function, which can reduce cancer cell growth. The food we eat breaks down into macronutrients and micronutrients which provide fuel for our cells. While all cells need fuel to function, certain fuels have properties that can help fight cancer.

Serves 8

Recipe ingredients

ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted pistachios, shelled
  • & roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted almonds, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons whole flax seeds
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup pure honey (preferably raw and local)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ripe peaches
  • olive oil (to brush)
  • plain Greek yogurt (optional)
directions

Directions

NUT CLUSTER PREP:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine all dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a medium saucepan on low heat, add coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix ingredients thoroughly and remove from heat.
  4. Immediately pour oil and honey mixture onto dry ingredients. Mix until evenly coated.
  5. Pour mixture onto baking sheet and spread in an even layer.
  6. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes, remove from oven, and stir. Return to oven and cook for another 10 – 12 minutes for a total of 20 – 25 minutes (or until golden brown).
  7. Remove from oven and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt. Let cool completely for at least 20 minutes.
  8. Once cooled, use a sharp knife to break into 1-inch square pieces.

 

PEACH PREP:

  1. Heat grill or cast-iron skillet to medium heat.
  2. Rinse peaches under running water and pat dry.
  3. Cut peaches in half and remove the pit. Brush the cut side with olive oil.
  4. Grill (or sear) cut-side down, until grill marks appear (or browning occurs), approximately 5 minutes.
  5. Flip peaches and grill until soft to touch, another 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and transfer peaches to a serving dish, skin-side down.
  7. Accompany with plain Greek yogurt and top with nut clusters.
  8. If desired, top with additional honey and cinnamon. Enjoy warm.

Maria Tripodis, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., is the founder of Rebel Nutrition. Through evidence-based practice, she promotes healthy habits, balanced diets, and self-confidence to help clients feel empowered to move past barriers to reach optimal health.

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