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HEARTS OF PALM SIGNATURE: DISCOVER THE INSIDES OF A PALM TREE
- 26 May, 2023
- Blog
There is a new brand in store: Signature – Hearts of Palm Pupunha.
Hearts of Palm (Palmito) is a surprisingly delicious product. Who would guess we would be able to cook and eat the insides of a palm tree? Pupunha, a type of palm tree, grows abundantly and quickly, full of flavour and without oxidizing when harvested, making it even more perfect to travel from Brazil to the UK.
If you are new to this product, some listed benefits include low levels of fat, its richness in minerals like zinc and potassium, fiber, B and C vitamins. It is so versatile and convenient. If you are looking to add more depth, texture, and crunchiness to your salad, just open the can and slice it. If you are looking to make an exotic, complex, full-of-flavour, we recommend a risotto – it will impress.
It can also be used in stews, grills, pie fillings as well, although most people enjoy it in a simple salad. We bring you a recipe of a quick, yet delicious one, to try our Signature Hearts of Palm.
Hearts of Palm & Avocado Salad
Ingredients:
· A can of Signature Pupunha Hearts of Palm
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· 2 ripe avocados
· A bunch of coriander
· 3 tablespoons of olive oil
· 1 tablespoon of lime juice
· Zest from half a lime
· 1 clove of garlic (minced)
· ½ teaspoon of salt
Method:
1. Chop the coriander, add the minced garlic, the olive oil, lime zest and juice to a bowl. Mix it and set it aside for a few minutes so the flavours blend.
2. Open a can of palm hearts and chop them thickly for more crunchiness and texture or thinly if you prefer less texture and the flavour to fuse better with the rest of ingredients. Add them to the seasoning.
3. Peel the avocados and chop them as well. Add it to the mixture. Give everything a good mix and put it aside until it is time to serve or eat.
This is a perfect side to a taco night or some grilled chicken – on that note: try this one.
