CHERRY CRUSH TOASTS

Serves: 1 person _* Time: 15 minutes

CONTAINS
Vitamins A, B-group, C, E & K, flavonoids, phytochemicals, copper, manganese, selenium, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, phosphorous, fibre

YOU NEED

125g sweet cherries, fresh or frozen, pitted • 1 tablespoon runny honey or agave syrup • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 2 basil leaves
1–2 slices seedy bread • 2–3 tablespoons labneh (cream cheese will work as an alternative) • sesame seeds, for sprinkling

POTENTIAL BENEFITS • protects against cancer, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, cell damage • lowers cholesterol • regulates blood sugar • supports immune, digestive & nervous systems, vascular, respiratory & bone health • eases post-menopausal symptoms • anti-inflammatory antibacterial

Place the cherries, honey or agave syrup and lemon juice in a pan and lightly crush with a potato masher. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Tear the basil leaves into the pan and gently simmer uncovered for a further 5 minutes until the juices reduce to a syrup. Meanwhile, toast the bread and spread with the labneh. To serve, spoon the cherries and sauce over the labneh and sprinkle with sesame seeds.