Three-way Spanish Persimon® on Toast
Try these three easy ideas for using P.D.O. Spanish Persimon® to make tasty toasted snacks. Delicious!
Each snack serves 2
Spanish Persimon® on Toast with Banana and Strawberries
You will need:
2 P.D.O. Spanish Persimon®
Few drops of vanilla extract
1tbsp clear honey, plus extra for drizzling
2-4 slices wholemeal bread (depending on hunger!)
1 small banana
8-10 strawberries, halved
How to:
Cut the leafy tops from the Spanish Persimon® and slice one thinly. Chop the other into chunks and cook gently in a little simmering water with the vanilla and honey until soft. Puree with a stick blender, or in a mini blender. Cool a little. Toast the bread and spread with the warm persimon® puree. Top with the banana, sliced persimon® and strawberries. Serve, drizzled with extra honey.
Mashed Avocado on Sourdough, with Spanish Persimon® and Feta
You will need:
1 P.D.O. Spanish Persimon®
2 slices sourdough
1 large ripe avocado, halved, pitted and mashed
80g feta cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
A few basil leaves
How to:
Cut the leafy top from the Spanish persimon® and slice thinly. Toast the sourdough and spread with the avocado. Top with the persimon® slices and crumble the feta cheese over them. Serve, sprinkled with black pepper and a few basil leaves.
Parma Toast with Spanish Persimon® and Pomegranate
You will need:
1 P.D.O. Spanish Persimon®
4 slices wholemeal bread
Olive oil, for drizzling
4 slices Parma ham
2-3tbsp pomegranate seeds
How to:
Cut the leafy top from the Spanish persimon® and slice thinly. Toast the bread and drizzle with olive oil. Top with Parma ham and persimon® slices. Serve, scattered with the pomegranate seeds.
Cook’s tip: Vary the types of bread as you wish – there are no rules!
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