Raw broccoli and cauliflower are detox superstars, containing nutrients that cleanse, restore, and nourish the body—skin included. Blueberries are known for their antiaging nutrient density and offer natural sweetness to cut the broccoli’s pungency. This “caviar” can be left to marinate for up to two days, so you can snack to your skin’s content or add it to a larger meal.
Tip
If raw broccoli and cauliflower don’t agree with your digestive system, give them a light steam before making the caviar.
Raw Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Blueberry Caviar
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli, florets finely minced, tough stalks reserved for another use
- 1/4 head cauliflower, florets finely minced, tough stalks reserved for another use
- 1 cup (250 mL) fresh blueberries
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) fine-grain salt
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) lemon juice
- 2 tsp (10 mL) maple syrup
- 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1/2 garlic clove, grated
- Gluten-free crackers or toasted bread or butter lettuce cups, to serve (optional)
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories146
- protein2g
- fat10g
- saturated fat1g
- trans fat0g
- carbohydrates13g
- sugars8g
- fibre3g
- sodium345mg
Directions
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In large bowl, toss to combine broccoli, cauliflower, blueberries, and salt. In small glass jar to shake or bowl to whisk, mix oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard, and garlic. Add dressing to broccoli mixture and toss well to combine. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 2 days. Serve caviar on top of gluten-free crackers or toasted bread or lettuce cups, if desired.
Allison Day, RHN, is a nutritionist, blogger, and cookbook author. Check out her cookbooks, Whole Bowls and Purely Pumpkin (Skyhorse Publishing, 2016).
