- 1 cup cashews or almonds
- 1 large beetroot
- Juice of 1 small lemon
- 1 small clove garlic
- 0.5tsp ground corriander
- 0.5tsp ground cumin
- freshly ground Salt to taste
METHOD
Soak nuts in water for 30-60mins.
Grate beetroot and garlic.
Drain water off nuts and food process them until fine (or not, if you want it chunkier).
Add beetroot, garlic, lemon juice and seasonings and food process until desired consistency.
Serve with fresh vegetables or crackers.
Queery your food's benefits - is it worth the foodventure?
Beetroot is a powerful healer. It is packed with beta cyanin which is a blood purifier and overall promoter of detoxification in the body, aiding the liver to do its job and helping prevent the build of fatty deposits.
This little purple superfood can also reduce high blood pressure, boost your happiness (as it contains betaine which stimulates seratonin production), and build or keep your immune system strong with a nutrient powerhouse boasting high levels of vitamin C, iron, folic acid, phosphorous, magnesium, vitamin B6 and more.
References
http://peaceloveandgreens.com/2012/05/02/raw-beetroot-dip-two-ways/
http://rawgastronomy.blogspot.com.au/2009/06/beetroot-dip.html
http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Beetroot-And-Cumin-Dip-Recipezaar
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