Are you looking for a delicious and healthy way to add flavor to your meals? Look no further than Mediterranean chutney! This flavorful condiment is made from a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, and spices, and it's incredibly versatile. Whether you're using it as a marinade, a sauce, or a dip, Mediterranean chutney is sure to add a touch of zest to your favorite dishes. And the best part is, it's low in points, making it a great option for those following a Weight Watchers plan. In this article, we'll share some of our favorite Mediterranean chutney recipes, so you can enjoy this delicious condiment without guilt.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SWEET TAMARIND CHUTNEY
This is an East Indian sweet tamarind chutney.
Provided by STEELTOWN
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Chutney Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, ginger, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds, asafoetida powder, and garam masala; cook and stir for about 2 minutes to release the flavors.
- Stir the water into the pan with the spices along with the sugar and tamarind paste. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until the mixture turns a deep chocolaty brown and is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. This should take 20 to 30 minutes. The sauce will be thin, but it will thicken upon cooling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 3.3 mg, Sugar 22.5 g
CARIBBEAN CHUTNEY-CRUSTED CHOPS
"I like to impress my guests with delicious meals, and these lamb chops are one of my best entrees," says Josephine Piro from Easton, Pennsylvania. "It all started with a jar of chutney I received in a gift basket and didn't know what to do with. Folks think I fuss all day over these sophisticated chops...but they're done in 30 minutes flat-and they're fabulous!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and jerk seasoning; set aside. Combine the chutney, salt and pepper; spread over both sides of lamb chops. Coat with crumb mixture. , Place lamb chops on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium 140°; medium-well, 145°).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TOMATO CHUTNEY II
This is an amazing chutney that is some what spicy but not to bad, and sweet. This is very good on flat breads.
Provided by PATRICK7
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Chutney Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomatoes, ginger, garlic, cilantro, chili powder sugar and salt. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thick and saucy, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 9.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
MEDITERRANEAN CHUTNEY - LOW POINTS
For Christmas this year I was given a bottle of Baxter's Mediterranean Chutney - the jar lasted 3 days - it was so good. As they listed all the ingredients on the jar I thought I'd have a go at imitating it. Don't be put off by the amount of sugar, when it was first made, it tasted too sweet, but the flavour settled down to 'just right' after it had been in the jar for a few days. I think you can be reasonably liberal with the amounts of vegetables, but I have given what I put in my mixture.
Provided by jackandfiona
Categories Chutneys
Time 1h20m
Yield 3 jars
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Add sugar and vinegar mixture to a good size pot and bring to the boil.
- Add all the vegetables and tomato paste.
- Add herbs and salt.
- Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least half an hour, stirring occasionally to ensure chutney doesn't burn to the bottom.
- If the vegetables haven't cooked down far enough and mixture is getting too'dry' add a little more water.
- Chutney is ready when mixture takes on the consistency of a thick sauce.
- Taste, and season with extra salt if needed.
- Thicken with cornstarch.
- Although mixture is already quite thick, the cornstarch holds the water left in the chutney in suspension and helps to make a more spreadable product.
- Seal in sterilized bottles (should make 2-3 medium size jam jars).
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SAMOSAS WITH APPLE CUMIN CHUTNEY
Provided by Roger Mooking
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 12 to 14 samosas
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the chutney: In a saucepan over medium heat, sweat the onions until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the green apples and reduce the heat to low and cook until the apples soften, about 5 minutes. Add the gari, sugar, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Once completely softened, it only takes a couple minutes, puree everything in a food processor. Set aside to cool. Once the mixture is cooled, add equal parts yogurt and puree again. The chutney can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- For the samosas: In a preheated saucepan over medium-high heat, add a little bit of vegetable oil and brown the chicken with the onions, garlic puree, cumin and chili flakes, about 15 minutes. The chicken will render liquid as will the onions. Once browned and fully cooked through, season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool. Then, add the Asiago and sage. Set aside. Cut the spring roll wrappers in half, creating two long, rectangle-shaped strips. Using a pastry brush, place egg wash on the top half of the strip. Add about 1 tablespoon of the chicken filling to the bottom half of the strip (the half that does not have the egg wash). Starting at the bottom, fold the wrapper at a 45-degree angle, making triangles over and over as you work your way up, similar to folding spanakopita. Apply egg wash if needed to seal the edges once you are done folding the wrapper. Heat a deep pot with oil to 350 degrees F. Deep-fry the samosas until lightly browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Then drain on paper towels and season with salt and pepper while the samosas are still hot and wet. Serve the apple cumin chutney on the side with the samosas.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, ripe ingredients: This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your chutney.
- Use a variety of fruits and vegetables: This will give your chutney a complex and interesting flavor profile.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs: This is a great way to personalize your chutney and make it your own.
- Cook the chutney until it reaches the desired consistency: This can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the recipe.
- Store the chutney in a sterilized jar in the refrigerator: It will keep for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
Mediterranean chutney is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to add flavor and interest to your meals, and it is also a healthy and nutritious option. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find a Mediterranean chutney that you will love. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting condiment to try, give Mediterranean chutney a try. You won't be disappointed!
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