Broccoli-Spinach Spread

Title:
Broccoli-Spinach Spread

Yield:
24 Canapes

Categories:
Appetizers,
Spreads,
Snacks




Ingredients:





   1/4 c  Extra-virgin olive oil


     1 ts Whole cumin seeds


   1/2 ts Crushed red pepper flakes


     2 tb Fresh lime juice


   1/2 ts Salt


   1/4 ts Black pepper


     1 lb Broccoli, cut into 1/4"


          -- pieces, include stem


   1/4 lb Fresh spinach


   1/2 c  Water


     2 tb Grated coconut






 Heat oil in non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Add cumin & pepper


 flakes & fry for 1/2 minute.  Stir in lime juice, salt, pepper, vegetables


 & water. Cover & simmer until the vegetables are reduced to a chunky puree


 (45 to 60 minutes).  Stir occasionally. Immediately before serving, spread


 about 1 tb of mixture on poppy seeds crackers, (see recipe). Sprinkle with


 coconut.


 


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