Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onions
  • 2 cups fresh diced pineapple
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro stems
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin wine
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup lite coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon evaporated cane juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium Tamari sauce

Method

  • 1. Toast chili powder in a toaster oven 3-5 minutes or until golden.
  • 2. In a large saucepot, over medium heat, saute onions in olive oil until translucent. Add pineapple and saute until slightly caramelized. Add toasted chili powder and stir to combine.
  • 3. Add water, vegetable stock and cilantro stems to the pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes until liquids and solids are even. Remove from stove, cool slightly and puree mixture.
  • 4. Stir in remaining ingredients and serve.
  • Makes 8 (3/4 cup) servings, each containing approximately:
  • 95 calories
  • 15 gm. carbohydrate
  • 2 gm. fat
  • 0 mg. cholesterol
  • 1 gm. protein
  • 254 mg. sodium
  • 2 gm. fiber