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“Okay… Officially, I want my bikini for summer to be this colour. It’s so beautiful I have to wear it! My creamy roasted beetroot hummus is probably one of my favourite and easiest recipes to make, especially for Christmas. And yes, I actually call it a ‘meal’ because I can easily sit down with a bowl of this hummus and eat if by the spoonful – it’s that good and very healthy.”
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“I love beetroot! Roasted, steamed, juiced or raw, I truly enjoy its taste and flavour; however, many people don’t share my love for beetroot. It has a very distinct and earthy flavour and the red colour puts people off when preparing it. But the beetroot is a miracle food. That colour that stains your hands (it washes out btw, so don’t worry) is what gives beetroot its magic powers.”
Check out these health benefits of beetroot:
- Packed with essential minerals like manganese, potassium, copper and iron
- SUPER high in antioxidants
- Relieves inflammation
- Promotes heart health
- Prevents and fights cancer
- Aids in detoxification of the liver
- Boosts your brain function
- Support digestive health
- Enhances athletic performance
- Increases weight loss (yes really!)
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If you don’t have time to roast your beetroot, you can steam them as well. Wash, cut into quarters and place them into a pot with 1 cup water. Allow them to simmer until soft. The skin will slide off easily once cooked, so there’s no need to peel.
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This hummus goes well with pretty much anything. Besides eating it directly out of the bowl, here are some examples to try: seed crackers, sourdough breads, fresh veggie sticks, other roasted veggies, blobbed on salads, spread in wraps, a dip for a veggie crisp, in corn tortillas, on baked sweet potato. You name it, the list is endless.
