Clementine Yogurt Parfaits W Ginger Syrup Food

CLEMENTINE GREEK YOGURT PARFAITS

Steps:

• Remove rind from all the clementines and slice into thin rounds.
• Combine cacao nibs and Hemp Hearts in a small bowl.
• Using four small glass containers layer ingredients starting with a few clementine slices, a layer of Greek yogurt (about ¼ cup), a sprinkle of the Hemp Heart and cacao nib mixture and then a drizzle of honey. Add one more layer of each ingredient. Top each parfait with one clementine slice, fresh mint leaves and an extra drizzle of honey. Enjoy right away or cover the containers and store in the fridge until ready to eat.

GREEK YOGURT PARFAIT WITH GINGER CANDIED PUMPKIN, BERRIES AND PUMPKIN SEED PECAN GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• Toss the oats, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, vegetable oil, maple syrup and 1 teaspoon brown sugar together in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and cracked black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour. Let cool, then crumble.
• Add the squash, ginger, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup water to a small saucepot. Boil until the squash is tender, then let cool. Mix the squash with the berries and dress in the ginger syrup.
• Spoon the yogurt into 4 bowls. Top each with some berry and squash mixture, then top with granola. Garnish the parfait with lime zest.

CLEMENTINES IN GINGER SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring water, sugar, ginger, cardamom, and star anise to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 15 minutes. Strain syrup through a sieve into a bowl, discarding solids. Chill, covered, until cold, at least 2 hours.
• Cut peel from clementines, including all white pith, with a sharp knife, then cut fruit into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and put in a serving bowl. Add syrup and chill, covered, at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds (if using).