Fruitarian Savory Dishes
Even though you are fruitarian, it does not mean that you can’t have a hearty savory dish.
These simple meals use savory fruit and herbs to satisfy that desire for a scrumptious meal.
The first batch of recipes below are free of overt fats, whereas the second batch includes avocado (or on occasion coconut). You can also just add an avocado to any of the fat-free recipes, if you’d like. Share in the comments if you have other recipes for this page, as it will continue to grow!
Savory Ingredients
Savory fruit to use: Cucumber, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Avocado, Peppers
Herbs to use (dry or fresh): Basil, Mint, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Sage, Parsley, Cilantro, Dill, Celery, Dandelion
Other food to use: Nori sheets, Kelp noodles, Lettuce, Coconut aminos, Mushrooms
Spices to use – spices may be irritating for some people: Black pepper, Ginger, Turmeric, Smoked paprika, Cumin, Saffron, Chili. A few recipes below include onion or garlic powder. Although neither of these is encouraged on a fruitarian diet due to their high sulfur content, the powder is less potent than fresh.
Tips:
Wear dish gloves when handling zucchini to prevent getting squash hands.
Massage and drain zucchini and cucumber noodles prior to adding other ingredients to them. This makes them more noodle-like and less watery. Also call them “zoodles” and “coodles” because it’s fun!
Briefly soak kelp noodles in water with baking soda and lemon juice to get them soft.
Once ripe or almost ripe, put avocados in the fridge to extend their life.
Always rinse and pit your dates. And always open them up under light to see if there is any brown or black mold inside. This happens on occasion.
Savory Fat-Free Meals
Pasta Marinara: Spiralize 1 zucchini and half an English cucumber. For the sauce, blend cherry/grape tomatoes, 3-4 Medjool dates, dry oregano and dry thyme. Can add fresh basil to dish. Optional to add in mushrooms marinated in coconut aminos.
Seaweed Salad: Spiralize 2 peeled English cucumbers – can substitute 1 cucumber for some kelp noodles. Add lime juice. Cut little pieces of 3 nori sheets, and mix in.
BBQ Bites: Cube 2 peeled zucchinis. Blend cherry/grape tomatoes, lemon juice, dates, celery, chili powder, and (optional garlic powder). Marinade bites in fridge until ready to eat. Goes well on top of salads or beside the seaweed salad.
Bruschetta: Chop Roma tomatoes and basil, add in dry oregano. Spoon onto lettuce leaves. Drizzle with coconut aminos.
Paprika Salad: To a big bowl add chopped lettuce, half a spiralized cucumber and dried cranberries or chopped apple. Be aware that most dried cranberries sold in stores are coated in oil so they don’t stick together. No oil is best, but this brand has less than 1% sunflower oil. For the dressing, blend 1 peeled orange, rosemary/sage, dried apricots/dates and smoked paprika.
Banana Sushi: Slice lengthwise banana and cucumber. Arrange on nori sheet with dried cranberries, then roll up. Blend dates, ginger and water for a sushi dip.
Tabouleh – Side Dish: To a food processor add lots of chopped parsley, dried apricots, lemon juice, garlic powder and onion powder. Blend then do a quick blend with pieces of cherry tomatoes and cucumbers added. Can serve spooned onto leaves of lettuce.
Cumin Noodles: Spiralize 1 zucchini. Add some kelp noodles, sliced cherry tomatoes and chopped herb of choice. For the sauce blend some peeled zucchini, dates, coconut aminos and cumin powder – make as thick as possible.
Mango Noodles: Spiralize cucumber or zucchini. For the sauce blend mango and dates.
Simple Salad: Chopped lettuce, spiralized cucumber, chopped grape tomatoes and chopped herb topped with the dressing of blended dates, lemon juice and dried herb of choice. For a non-blend dressing, throw onto the salad: Atlantic dulse flakes, smoked paprika, lime juice, maple syrup and mustard of choice. Mustard is sulfuric and has a vinegar base, so use sparingly. Stir and let sit for a few minutes before eating.
Savory Meals with Avocado
Celery Wraps: Blend celery and dehydrate on a sheet to create a wrap. Fill with things like: avocado, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, bell peppers and cilantro.
Guacamole Boats: Mash avocado with lime juice, paprika/chili powder/chilis and cilantro. Spoon onto lettuce leaves and top with chopped tomatoes.
Pesto Pasta: Spiralize cucumbers or zucchinis. For the sauce blend avocado, basil, (Medjool dates), and a bit of water. Can top with chopped cherry/grape tomatoes.
Sushi: Nori sheets wrapped around avocado, thinly sliced cucumber and shredded carrot (not a fruit – I know). Can drizzle with coconut aminos. Or blend dates, ginger and water for a sushi dip.
Creamy Spicy Noodles: Spiralize cucumber or zucchini. For the sauce blend avocado, Medjool dates, smoked paprika and chili powder. Can add mushrooms marinated in coconut aminos.
Creamy Curry Noodles: Spiralize cucumber or zucchini. For the sauce blend avocado, Medjool dates, and curry or cumin powder. Can add mushrooms marinated in coconut aminos.
Minty Salad: To a bowl add chopped lettuce, spiralized half a cucumber and some dried cranberries. For the sauce blend the meat from a young coconut with lime juice and fresh mint leaves.
Easy Creamy Kelpy Noodles: Spiralize 1 zucchini. Add some kelp noodles. Add in chopped avocado and some coconut aminos. Stir and top with sliced cherry tomatoes.
Simple Creamy Salad: Chopped lettuce, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, fresh herbs and avocado, drizzled with the juice of an orange or lemon. Can add dried herbs.
Scoop up the flavours!
