Plant-based Fresh and Foraged Recipes
Almonds, blueberries, and invasive Japanese knotweed- what could be better than that? This foraged treat combines a homemade blueberry and Japanese knotweed jam with almond frangipane in our version of a vegan Bakewell tart. The tartness of the Japanese knotweed is the perfect match for …
Tart, sweet. and cooling, this Japanese knotweed jam takes no time to make, and has a dynamic, complex flavor despite only using four ingredients! Thickened with chia seeds, you don’t need to worry about your jam getting to the right temperature and setting right, the …
It is my favorite Japanese knotweed recipe yet! We have knotweed and strawberry jam, surrounded by flaky pastry, and topped with a cardamom glaze. This Japanese knotweed recipe came about with the goal of making my knotweed-disliking boyfriend eat his words. And while he still …
Sweet and tart, warm, gooey Japanese knotweed and strawberry compote over freshly made oatmeal is the perfect nourishing and delicious start to your day. It’s not overly sweet (definitely in breakfast not dessert territory), and the sweetness of the strawberries is balanced with the sourness …
If you’re looking to add a little sweet, a little sour, and a touch of spicy to your life, you’ll love this Japanese knotweed chutney! This vegan chutney is made with an invasive species (in the US), easy for beginners to forage, which acts as …
Some salsas are chunky, some are smooth. This one is smooth. Some salsas are sour, some salsas are sweet, some spicy. This is all of the above, plus a little sour. Some salsas use tomatoes, or tomatillos, some salsas use wild invasive plants. This one …
Warm, gooey, crunchy, a little sour and a little sweet. This Japanese knotweed crisp is a play on a classic- strawberry rhubarb crisp, and every bit as good as the original but with an added benefit- the Japanese knotweed is free. This Japanese knotweed crisp …
Click HERE for a printable version If you’re looking for a tasty, savory way to eat Japanese knotweed, try this Japanese knotweed soup! For as long as I can remember, I’ve watched Japanese knotweed creep up and spread over the wetlands near my house. The species …