We picture them on a slice of bread, but our spreads have so much more to offer. Made from pre-seasoned organic and locally grown vegetables, they become a true cooking staple: an ingredient that adds flavor, color, and creaminess in just a few seconds. Your creativity knows no bounds, but here are a few examples to inspire you. They’re also perfect for finishing off that jar you’ve already started!
1. As a base for curry or a simmered sauce
Sauté your vegetables, add one or two spoonfuls of spread, then coconut milk or a little broth. Thai-style sweet potato creates a creamy, fragrant curry in just a few minutes. For a milder, richer version, try butternut squash and peanut butter. Check out our recipe: Thai Vegetable Curry, Ready in 10 Minutes
2. Thinned out into a quick sauce
Add a little hot vegetable broth, a bit at a time, and the spread turns into a smooth sauce to drizzle over fish, grilled vegetables, or a mixed salad. With celeriac, sesame, and lemon, freshness is guaranteed. Check out our recipe: A Creamy Lemon Sauce with Just 2 Ingredients
3. In a rolled omelet
Spread the spread on the omelet just before it’s done cooking, roll it up, and it’s ready. The carrot, cumin, and chili pepper add a spicy kick that really brings out the flavor of the eggs. Check out our recipe: A Rolled Omelet That’s Anything but Ordinary
4. With pasta or risotto
Mix a spoonful of the spread into your hot pasta along with a little cooking water: you’ll get a sauce that coats the pasta perfectly, with no extra preparation needed. For risotto, stir it in at the end of cooking, instead of or in addition to Parmesan: it adds creaminess and lots of flavor. We absolutely love it with the fennel and caramelized onion spread.
5. To enhance a soup or puréed soup
Just before serving, stir a spoonful of the spread into your soup. It adds body, creaminess, and a distinctive flavor, without changing your usual recipe at all. The butternut squash and peanut butter spread transforms a creamy squash soup into a comforting dish, while the carrot, cumin, and chili spread adds warmth to a simple vegetable soup.
Our tip: Add the spread toward the end of cooking. This way, it retains all its flavor and texture.
