Passion fruit seeds: Must-try recipes
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Often underrated, passion fruit seeds can add a delectable crunch and distinct flavor to your favorite meals. These seeds are not just edible but also rich in nutrients such as fiber and antioxidants. Adding them to your dishes can amp up both the flavor and nutritional quotient. Here are creative recipes that utilize passion fruit seeds to the fullest, giving a fresh spin to your cooking.
Dish 1
Passion fruit seed smoothie bowl
Smoothie bowls are a refreshing way to kickstart your morning and adding passion fruit seeds can take the texture and flavor of yours to the next level. Blend bananas, mangoes, and a splash of coconut milk until smooth. Pour the mixture in a bowl and top it with passion fruit seeds, sliced kiwi, chia seeds, and granola for crunch. This colorful dish is not just pleasing to the eyes but also full of vitamins.
Dish 2
Passion fruit seed salad dressing
Transform your salads with a tangy dressing made from passion fruit seeds. Take a jar and combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, pepper, and the pulp along with the seeds of one/two passion fruits. Shake well till emulsified. Drizzle this over mixed greens or roasted vegetables for an exotic twist that balances sweetness with acidity.
Dish 3
Passion fruit seed sorbet
If you're looking for a refreshing dessert option, try making sorbet with passion fruit seeds. Puree ripe mangoes with sugar syrup until smooth; then stir in the pulp (with seeds) of a few passion fruits before freezing it in an ice cream maker as per instructions given by the manufacturer on their product packaging label information sheet (if available). The result is an icy treat bursting with tropical flavors.
Dish 4
Passion fruit seed yogurt parfait
Create layers of deliciousness by assembling yogurt parfaits featuring these crunchy gems! Start by spooning plain Greek yogurt into glasses or bowls; then alternate layers between granola clusters mixed together alongside fresh berries such as strawberries or blueberries plus generous spoonfuls filled up entirely full-to-the-brim using juicy pulpy goodness extracted directly out from inside each individual piece.