August 13, 2019

Healthy Recipe: Basil Peach Sorbet & Jalapeño-Peach Compote

By Do It Better Wellness

Limited - Basil Peach Sorbet & Jalapeno Peach Compote

TOM D'INTINO/for PhillyVoice

Adopting a healthier diet doesn’t mean you have to give up dessert. This basil peach sorbet & jalapeno-peach compote from Independence LIVE’s weekly healthy cooking class delivers the perfect combination of sweet and spicy while doing minimal damage to your waistline.

Basil Peach Sorbet & Jalapeño-Peach Compote

Sorbet Ingredients:
5 ripe peaches, cut into chunks
½ cup of almond milk, unsweetened
5-7 basil leaves
Juice of 1 lime
4 tablespoons of honey

Compote Ingredients:
2 cups of peaches, cut into chunks
¼ cup of jalapeño
2 tablespoons of fresh squeezed orange juice
¼ cup of cilantro, minced
2 tablespoons of honey
1 tablespoon of white balsamic vinegar

Sorbet Directions:

Pit and chop five peaches and place in a container and freeze for 4 hours or use store-bought frozen peaches
Take out frozen peach and defrost for 20 minutes
While defrosting, mince basil leaves
Combine in food processor, squeeze lime
Process until combined and smooth (around 2-3 minutes)
Add to bowl and freeze until solid (~2 hrs.)

Compote Directions:

Wash and dry peaches, jalapeno and cilantro
Chop peaches and add to sauté pan over medium heat, then add orange juice and vinegar. Stir for about 5 minutes
Add jalapeño and honey, simmer for another 5 minutes
Bring to medium-low, add cilantro and cook for another 3-5 minutes

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 1213 (for entire recipe)
Potassium: 3312mg
Sodium: 35mg
Fiber 12.4g
Protein: 8g