Recipes for California Prunes

Right Bites

Right Bites

Right BitesUsing California Prune bits adds a nice, sweet and chewy texture to this dish, California Prunes bring out more of the chocolate flavours providing a unique and flavourful combination. Recipe created by Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN, for the California Prune Board (www.californiadriedplums.org) Makes: 64Prep Time: 15 minCook Time: 1 1/2 minEMAIL PIN…

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sticky Toffee PuddingCreated by: Amy at Belly Full This traditional British Sticky Toffee Pudding dessert gets a slight make over with sweet California prunes instead of dates. Tender sponge cake is coated in a buttery and luscious caramel sauce. Every bite is to die for! Makes: 6Prep Time: 20Cook Time: 18EMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS3 tbsp…

Your GPS to Health: Greens

Your GPS to Health: Greens, California Prunes and Squash

Your GPS to Health: Greens, California Prunes and SquashCalifornia Prunes add a natural sweetness and along with the squash, help mask the bitterness from the greens. Recipe created by Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, CSSD, LDN, for the California Prune Board (www.californiaprunes.org) Makes: 4Prep Time: 20 minCook Time: 15 minEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS4 cups mixed greens…

White Bean Crostini with California Prunes

White Bean Crostini with California Prunes

White Bean Crostini with California PrunesMakes: 6Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 5 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  Bean Spread 1 425g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil Dash of cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/8 teaspoon smoked salt 1/8 teaspon sea salt 8 California Prunes   Crostini…

Vietnamese Turkey Meatball California Prune Banh Mi Sandwich

Vietnamese Turkey Meatball California Prune Banh Mi SandwichVietnamese banh mi sandwiches have hit the mainstream, and this version with turkey meatballs is sure to become one of your favourites. California Prune purée gives these spicy meatballs their moist texture, without adding fat. Makes: 5Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  450g turkey…

Turkey Prune Lettuce Wraps

Turkey California Prune Lettuce Wraps

Turkey California Prune Lettuce WrapsLettuce is the “wrap”, and a spicy ground turkey and California Prune mixture is the filling in this Asian-inspired dish. The sweet-and-tart dipping sauce adds a pop of brightness to bring it together.   Makes: 4Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  450g lean turkey mince 2 tablespoons…

Tofu Stir Fry Noodles with California Prune Sauce

Tofu Stir Fry Noodles with California Prune SauceThe recipe below creates a large batch of the California Prune sauce, which you probably won’t use all at once. Use any leftover stir fry sauce for another dish. It will keep in the fridge for a week. Makes: 4Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE…

Three Ingredient Almond & California Prune Truffles

Three Ingredient Almond & California Prune TrufflesMakes: 17Prep Time: 30 minutes soaking time & 5 minutes prep timeCook Time: 1 hour chilling timeEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  1 cup California Prunes 1 1/4 cup almonds 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 2-3 tablespoons waterDIRECTIONS Soak Calfornia Prunes in hot water for about 30 minutes then drain. In a…

The Best Dipping Sauce Ever

The Best Dipping Sauce Ever

The Best Dipping Sauce EverThis dipping sauce is perfect for a variety of items – from crackers to meatballs. Plus, it has a highly unexpected ingredient. EMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  85g California Prunes Juice from 1 large orange 60 ml pomegranate concentrate 60 ml tarragon vinegar 180 ml water 180 ml olive oilDIRECTIONS Add the…

Thai Shrimp Noodle Bowls

Thai Shrimp Noodle BowlsKing prawn noodle bowls are packed with vegetables and sparked with the exotic flavours of Thai cuisine. Top with chopped peanuts for a great texture contrast. Makes: 4Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesEMAIL PIN SHARE INGREDIENTS  1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp dry…