Did you know that in Morocco fresh seasonal fruits are more commonly eaten than cooked desserts. That’s not a bad way to live! Fresh seasonal produce is not only more delicious than out of season produce, but it is also more nutrient-dense. Plus, eating fresh fruit will help reduce your intake of the excess calories, refined carbs, and sugars that are in traditional desserts. To get back to Morocco, though, this recipe is a traditional Moroccan dish that is very easy to make. It is a great combination of fresh citrus flavors with nutty pecans and aromatic cinnamon.
Because the ingredient list is so short, it is your job to procure the best and freshest oranges you can find. Depending on where you live, certain oranges may or may not be available. If possible, do your best to get Cara Cara oranges, which have a mildly pink flesh that is extra sweet. Tangelos, navel oranges, and blood oranges are also great options, provided they are available at your local grocery store. Blood oranges are incredibly striking and make for a visually appealing dish, but using other oranges will not make this dish taste worse or anything like that.
Now, the last important ingredient to be particular about is the cinnamon. Some people prefer cinnamon sold by specific brands, while others prefer specific types of cinnamon. For example, Vietnamese and Ceylon are two varieties of cinnamon that have a well-balanced and complex flavor. Penzeys makes a cinnamon blend of Ceylon, Vietnamese, Korintje, and China cinnamons. Together, those four cinnamons create a beautifully aromatic blend that perfectly complements the sweet and tangy oranges.
- Prep Time:10m
- Total Time:10m
- Serves: 2 servings
- Category: Full Body Cleanse Approved, Desserts, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp. raw agave nectar
- 1 tbsp. raw agave nectar
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 c raw pecans, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 c raw pecans, chopped (optional)
- additional cinnamon (for garnish)
- additional cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Arrange the orange slices together in a small bowl or on a plate. Sprinkle with the raw pecans and then set aside.
- Arrange the orange slices together in a small bowl or on a plate. Sprinkle with the raw pecans and then set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk the agave, cinnamon, and fresh orange juice and then taste. If it is to your liking, pour over the oranges and pecans.
- In a small bowl, whisk the agave, cinnamon, and fresh orange juice and then taste. If it is to your liking, pour over the oranges and pecans.
- Serve and garnish with some additional dashes of cinnamon, if you desire.
- Serve and garnish with some additional dashes of cinnamon, if you desire.
