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Poached Nectarines in red wine and spices from The Plantpower Way: Italia from Julie Piatt and Rich Roll. Elegant enough for entertaining, simple enough for a summer dessert any day of the week.
I’ve never been to Italy, but it’s on my bucket list. My husband and I always dream about how, once our kids are grown, we will travel the world. I truly do hope those dreams come true one day, but in the meantime we enjoy our cultural adventures through the culinary world.
This cookbook, The Plantpower Way: Italia: Delicious Vegan Recipes From The Italian Countryside by Julie Piatt and Rich Roll, is a celebration of Italy and all of it’s delicious flavors. This stunning Poached Nectarines recipe is just one of 125 inside the pages of this gorgeous book. And there is something for everyone in your whole family to love.
Keep reading to find out how to make these Poached Nectarines in red wine and for a full review of the cookbook.
Julie Piatt and Rich Roll
I first introduced you to Julie Piatt when I brought you a review of her cookbook, This Cheese Is Nuts. She and her husband, vegan endurance athlete Rich Roll, cowrote their first cookbook, the original The Plantpower Way.
They are both engrossed in plant based nutrition and wellness and “have inspired countless people to embrace a plant-based lifestyle and lead healthier, more vibrant lives.”
The PlantPower Way: Italia
When I think of Italian cuisine, I immediately think of all things pasta and pizza. And cheese. Cheese on everything. They even put cheeses in their desserts.
With this cookbook, Julie and Rich prove that traditional Italian food and flavors can be enjoyed without any dairy, eggs, or meat. “The Plantpower Way: Italia reveals a fresh, beautiful, and healthful side to Italian cooking.”
Take a Look Inside
There are 7 chapters in this cookbook. Here is a sampling of what you’ll find on those pages:
Blends and Breakfast ~ Tuscan Cantaloupe Basil Blend; Brown Rice Strawberry Risotto; Morning Polenta Porridge
Sauces, Spreads, and Cheeses ~ Walnut Porcini Cream Sauce; Almond Fennel Pesto; Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade; Creamy Garlic Gorgonzola
Pizzas ~ Classic Family-Style Pizza; Pizza Margherita; Gorgonzola Fig Arugula Pizza
Antipasti and Contorni ~ Elegant Melon Carpaccio; Roasted Rosemary Potatoes with Black Truffle Oil; Blackened Balsamic Cauliflower; Cannellini Beans with Swiss Chard in Pistachio Oil
Pasta and Primo ~ Pasta with Porcini and Caramelized Onion Sauce; Spaghetti Arrabiata; Gluten Free and Dairy Free Gnocchi; Classic Eggplant Parmesan
Salads and Soups ~ Tuscan Kale Salad; Field Salad with Creamy Artichoke Ranch; White Bean Tomato Soup; Field Herb Minestrone
Desserts ~ Orange Chocolate Raw Pie; Espresso Ice Cream; Gluten Free and Dairy Free Tiramisu; Almond Meringue Cookies; and these dreamy Poached Nectarines in red wine reduction.
Poached Nectarines
This is one super easy recipe, yet it seems so fancy. Ideal for any night of the week, as well as for entertaining.
It’s a great excuse to pop open a bottle of wine! This recipe only uses 2 cups of wine, so enjoy the rest with dinner. And then let the poached nectarines in red wine sauce reduce while you’re cleaning up dinner dishes and dessert will be ready when you are.
The poached nectarines are perfectly tasty on their own, but I added a scoop of dairy free vanilla ice cream and was in total heaven!
Gorgeous Photos from The Plantpower Way: Italia
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Poached Nectarines
Ingredients
- 2 cups red wine
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 7 cups ripe medium nectarines with skins pitted and sliced into wedges
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Chamomile flowers or other edible flowers
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, place the wine and bring it to a boil. Add the coconut sugar. Stir until dissolved.
- Add the nectarines and whole cloves. Stew for 15 minutes over medium-low heat or until the wine reduces down to form a glaze.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cinnamon and lemon juice.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with the edible flowers.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
This looks amazing! What a delicious fruity treat. This cookbook looks amazing too. I adore Italian food.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Julie! This recipe was so fun and a nice change from all the chocolate I’m usually drawn to. HaHa! I think you’d love the book!
Melissa says
This dessert looks heavenly! I’ve never tried poached nectarines before. It’s on the priority list! Put the book in my cart too! Love Julie and Rich’s recipes 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Melissa, you will love these nectarines! Enjoy the book!
Beth says
Oh man! The sugars from the red wine and the nectarines must have a party in your mouth! These are drool worthy!
Jenn S. says
Totally! It’s a lot of sweetness, but the spices balance it nicely!
Chris Collins says
I’ve never poached nectarines before but after reading this I definitely have to! Looks DELISH!!
Jenn S. says
You won’t be disappointed! Thanks, Chris!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
I adore Italy and the way Italians cook, and this cookbook looks like something I need to check out! This recipe looks perfect for summer. Yum!
Jenn S. says
Italians definitely know how to cook! Hope you enjoy this one!
Traci says
Whoah, hello gorgeous nectarines! Just pinned this beauty and I want to poach everything! We’ve been “compoting” all the things and this sounds fun too. thanks for sharing!
Jenn S. says
Nectarines are perfect for compotes too! But, yes, you could poach allll the fruits! So yum!
Shanika says
These poached Nectarines look so yummy! I love that you’ve topped it with ice cream.
Jenn S. says
Always ice cream! 🙂 Thanks, Shanika!