Conscious Food Choices

Fresh Cilantro-Coconut Chutney

Fresh cilantro is a blood purifier and excellent chelator, known for removing heavy metals from your body such as mercury, lead and aluminum. Like many herbs, it is also high in minerals, particularly potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. It is also very high in antioxidants (cancer fighting) and and one of the highest natural sources for vitamin K (good for bones).  This recipe is super easy to make and so delicious that I sometimes eat it out of the bowl with a spoon after I run out of things to spread it on… try it with the Baked Samosas for sure.

• 1 whole bunch fresh cilantro, cleaned and chopped (stems ok)
• 1 cucumber, unpeeled, cut into large chunks
• 1 whole lime, juiced (or whole, just peel lightly and add in chunks)
• 1/2 cup grated unsweetened coconut
• 4 fresh jalapeno peppers, cut into chunks
• 1 t salt

Blend all ingredients in a Vitamix or high speed blender, adding in cilantro and coconut last. Adjust the spice and salt to taste.

Make it your own – there are infinite variations!

• Mix a 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves in with cilantro
• Replace cucumber with fresh green bell pepper
• Add hot Indian chili peppers instead of jalapenos for more heat, or leave out chilies completely
• Add a bit of ginger, garlic or both

November 14, 2011 - Posted by Jorin Hawley | Fresh, Low Carb Recipes, Raw Food Recipes, Recipes, Sauces, Sugar Free/Unrefined Recipes, Vegan Recipes | cilantro chutney, coconut cilantro salsa