Roasted Beet & Butter Bean Hummus
Blitz together 2 medium beetroot, cubed and roasted until tender, with 1 garlic cloveAdd 1x can drained butter beans (or chickpeas)2 Tbsp tahini3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil3 Tbsp warm water1 Tbsp lemon juice1 pinch saltAdjust to taste, loosen with water or olive oil if needed Source: Sarah Graham, Super Natural, Pg. 9
The Best Beetroot & Chickpea Fritters
WHAT YOU WILL NEED High Speed Blender & a Frying Pan PREP TIME: 30mins COOKING TIME: 10mins INGREDIENTS 400g Tin of Chickpeas, drained 1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil or Neutral Tasting Oil 2 Teaspoons Mustard Seeds 2 Teaspoons Cumin Seeds 250g Cooked Beetroot (a small bunch) Peeled 2 Tablespoons Chopped Coriander 2 Spring Onions Finely Chopped […]
Beetroot Quinoa Pilaf Topped with Turmeric Roasted Chickpeas and Arugula Leaves
Makes 300 ml Ingredients: Greens from 4-5 beetroots 1x 400g tin chickpeas, drained 1t turmeric Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2T caraway seeds, lightly crushed 4-5 beetroots, roasted in olive oil in oven and cubed 3 cups white quinoa, cooked 100g arugula, washed and dried, for garnish […]
Jewelled Beetroot Slaw
Serves 8 8 small beetroots ½ medium white cabbage, thinly sliced (about 4 cups) Dressing ½ cup apple cider vinegar 2T Dijon Mustad Grated peel of 2 oranges 2T Honey ½ cup Oil Salt and pepper 2t caraway seeds Dressing Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated orange peel and honey in a […]
Beetroot Soup
Ingredients: 1 onion finely chopped 3 Tbs canola oil 5 beetroot – roasted, peeled 2 large carrots 3 sticks celery 6 cups hot water 4 Tbs chicken or veg stock 1 tsp sugar 2 Tbs lemon juice 3 ripe tomatoes, peeled, chopped Garnish: 125 ml crème fraisch, chives, chopped Method: Saute the onions and season Add […]
“Peek – a – Boo” Fruit Sorbet
Ingredients: 1 part vegetables -preferably bright colored sweet vegetables such as carrots or beets with celery which can easily blend in with colorful fruits but if using dark green vegetables such as spinach it is wise to make a chocolate and fruit flavored sorbet to mask the green color 2 parts frozen fruit – preferably […]
Detox Vegetable Tower
Ingredients: 1 medium beet, steamed 1 whole cauliflower head, boiled 5 Lacinato kale leaves ½ cup of mustard greens, lightly steamed 1 bunch of arugula or dandelion leaves if available ½ avocado Sauce: ½ avocado 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar ¼ cup parsley leaves ¼ cupgreen tea Sea salt, pepper and turmeric to taste Preparation: […]
Dandelion Salad
Ingredients: 1 bunch dandelion leaves 1 small tart apple in slices 1 small beet (grated) 1 teaspoon flax seed meal 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Lemon juice Pinch of salt Preparation: Mix all ingredients in a salad bowl. Recipe by Wendy Alfaro – http://foodandspiritprofessional.com
Avocado & Beet Hummus
Ingredients: 1 avocado in halves 1 medium beet in chunks 1 handful cilantro 1 garlic clove Juice from one lemon 1/4 cup soaked cashews 1 tablespoon olive oil Pinch of cinnamon Pinch of salt Pinch of turmeric 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds Preparation: 1. Place beets, cilantro, garlic clove, lemon juice, cashews, olive oil, cinnamon […]
Detox Basic Smoothie
Ingredients: 2 cups spinach 1 beet 1 carrot 1 piece ginger Juice from one lemon 1 cup water or green tea 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder Preparation: 1. Blend all the ingredients in the Vitamix. 2. For an easier to digest version, pass the mixture through a strainer. Recipe by Wendy Alfaro – http://foodandspiritprofessional.com
Detox Juice 2
Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers 2 celery stalks 1 small beet 1 small carrot Juice from one lemon Preparation: 1. Juice all the ingredients. 2. Serve in tall glasses. Recipe by Wendy Alfaro – http://foodandspiritprofessional.com
