Add more sea salt or lemon juice to taste.If needed, add water to achieve desired consistency.Drizzle in olive oil as the hummus is being mixed.Add remaining ingredients except for olive oil and blend until smooth.Place roasted beets in the food processor and pulse until chopped.To roast beets: Toss chopped beets in olive oil, and bake in a 385 F preheated oven for 35 minutes, or purchased pre cooked organic beets.Will keep for 7 days in a capped Mason jar in the fridge.ġ½ cup cooked chickpeas, or organic canned that have been drain and rinsed very wellĢ large cloves garlic, minced (or more to taste).Place in the fridge or freezer for 1-2 hours and serve. Add the remaining filling ingredients and process until completely smooth.Drain the cashews, rinse well and place in the food processor.½ cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 4 hours Serve with fresh berries and chopped mint leaves, or freeze for a creamy summer time ice cream or ice pop.

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In addition to being rich in betacyanin, beets are loaded with vitamins A, C and iron, as well as fibre – especially the greens.īeets are high in sugar and can cause a spike in blood sugar if consumed on their own however, when a high sugar fruit or vegetable is combined with protein or fibre, the uptake of sugar is slowed down, stabilizing blood sugar. Many studies have shown the potential for beet extract to prevent cancer by decreasing inflammation and mutations. The beautiful deep red-purple colour of beets is largely a nutrient called betacyanin.

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