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Ingredients:
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1/4 cup sliced almonds 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons apple juice, preferably unfiltered 12 ounces shredded vegetarian chicken or sliced browned tofu 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/3 cup sliced shallots or chopped sweet onion 1 tablespoon raw cane sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 6 cups (10 ounces) packed torn spinach leaves 1 apple, preferably Fuji or Gala, unpeeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes Ground black pepper, if desired
Directions:
1. Place almonds on a baking sheet and bake in a 350 degree F oven until lightly browned and fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons apple juice and veggie chicken or tofu; toss well and set aside.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add oil, then shallots or onions; sauté for 5 minutes.
5. Add remaining 1 cup of apple juice, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
6. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add spinach, apple, and almonds to veggie chicken mixture.
8. Add hot shallot mixture; toss well and transfer to 4 serving plates. Serve with freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
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