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Date Paste

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Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are excerpted from Charlie Trotter and Roxanne Klein's book, Raw.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Yield: 1 rounded cup

Ingredients

1 cup pitted Barhi dates
1/2 cup filtered water

Preparation

  1. In a food processor, combine the dates and water and process until completely smooth. Use immediately, or store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Reprinted with permission from Raw, by Charlie Trotter and Roxanne Klein. © 2003 Ten Speed Press
TagsDateDried FruitFruitRawGluten FreeDairy FreeNut Free5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or LessQuickEasyNo-CookFood ProcessorCookbooks
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