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Onion jam on a toast with vegan cream cheese

Leek and Onion Jam

Name: Date Sweetened Leek and Onion Jam
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 tsp avocado oil; 1 large red onion (, sliced); 1 leek ((white parts only), sliced); 2 garlic cloves (, minced); ⅓ cup pitted and packed dates ((I like to use medjool)); 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp rice vinegar; ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper; ¼ tsp sea salt (, plus more to taste)

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Fall, Winter, Christmas/Thanksgiving, Inspired by Travels

GF NF RSF

35 mins Prep: 5 mins Cook: 30 mins

Serves 10

Lightly sweet, savory, rich and decadent, this date sweetened jam is the perfect side to any cheese platter and holiday meal. It is also wonderful on a slice of sourdough alongside a creamy cultured vegan cheese.

Ingredients

1 tsp avocado oil
1 large red onion , sliced
1 leek (white parts only), sliced
2 garlic cloves , minced
⅓ cup pitted and packed dates (I like to use medjool)
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp rice vinegar
½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
¼ tsp sea salt , plus more to taste

Recipe

Step 1
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, red onion, and leek.
Step 2
Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Add garlic and dates and stir.
Step 4
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the onions have caramelized. Stir occasionally.
Step 5
Turn off the heat and add balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, pepper and salt.
Step 6
Enjoy on toasts with vegan cheese, in burgers, sandwiches or even in a mac and cheese.