Vegan lovers: Try these creative guava recipes
What's the story
Guavas are a versatile tropical fruit that can add a burst of flavor to your vegan meals.
Their distinctive taste, sweet with a hint of tartness, pairs beautifully with both savory and sweet dishes.
Packed with vitamins C and A, guavas are a tasty and nutritious addition to any recipe.
Read on for five creative ways to use guava in your vegan culinary creations.
BBQ twist
Guava BBQ sauce
Take your barbecue meals to the next level with a homemade guava BBQ sauce.
Simply combine pureed guava, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and spices in a saucepan. Simmer until the mixture thickens into a rich sauce.
This tropical take on traditional BBQ sauce is perfect with grilled vegetables or vegan burgers.
Salad refresh
Guava salad dressing
Take your salads to the next level with a tangy-sweet guava dressing.
Simply blend guava pulp, lime juice, olive oil, agave syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth.
The natural sweetness of the guava complements the acidity of the lime juice beautifully, creating the perfect dressing for mixed green salads or even fruit salads.
Dessert delight
Vegan guava cheesecake
Make a delicious vegan cheesecake with a twist - guavas are the secret ingredient!
For the filling, blend soaked cashews with guava pulp, coconut cream, lemon juice, and maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
Pour it over a crust of crushed nuts and dates, then freeze until set.
The outcome is a creamy, dreamy dessert that strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and refreshment.
Savory sweetness
Guava glazed tofu
Add a twist of flavor to tofu with a sweet and tangy glaze! Just simmer guava juice until reduced, then add a kick with ginger and a splash of soy sauce.
Pan-fry slices of tofu until golden, then brush with the glaze in the last minutes of cooking for a sticky-sweet finish.
Serve this caramelized delight over rice or veggies for a simple but satisfying meal.
Tropical heat
Spicy guava salsa
If you like things spicy, whip up some fiery guava salsa! Just mix diced fresh guavas with jalapenos, red onions, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to your liking.
Slather it on your tacos, dunk your nachos in it, or just scoop it up with chips.
This sweet and spicy treat will kick any dish up a notch!