NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5.5 oz Baby back ribs

1 tsp Smoked paprika

0.5 tsp Garlic powder

0.5 tsp Onion powder

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

2 tbsp Tomato paste

1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar

0.5 whole Medjool date

0.5 tsp Yellow mustard

1 cup Broccoli florets

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat oven to 300°F.

• 2

  Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

• 3

  Rub the spice mixture evenly over the baby back ribs.

• 4

  Wrap the ribs tightly in parchment paper and then foil, placing them on a baking sheet.

• 5

  Bake for 2.5 hours until the meat is tender and pulling away from the bone.

• 6

  While ribs bake, blend the half Medjool date with tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, mustard, and a splash of water until smooth.

• 7

  Remove ribs from the oven, unwrap, and brush generously with the date-BBQ sauce.

• 8

  Increase oven temperature to a broil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.

• 9

  Steam the broccoli florets until vibrant green and tender-crisp.

• 10

  Serve the sticky ribs alongside the steamed broccoli.