The plant-based nutrition brand for body and mind, Form Nutrition (www.formnutrition.com/) has created these delicious and quick protein recipes...
Vegan protein beetroot hummus
Good for: beating high blood pressure. Beetroots have a high concentration of nitrates shown to have a blood pressure-lowering effect. This may lead to a reduced risk of heart attacks, heart failure and strokes.
BENEFITS OF BEETROOT:
- Helps keep blood pressure in check
- Can improve athletic performance
- Good source of fibre
- Low in calories and rich in nutrients
Serves: 4
Ready in: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 raw beetroots
- 1 can chickpeas, drained
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp shaved ginger
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp Form Pureblend
- 100ml olive oil
- 3 tbsp chopped coriander
METHOD:
Peel and grate the beetroots. Put the chickpeas and tahini in a food processor and blend until smooth. Next, add the fresh ginger, cayenne pepper, beets, lemon juice, Pureblend, and a pinch of sea salt and blend again until smooth, slowly adding in the olive oil.
The final step is to gently mix in the chopped coriander with a spoon.
Keep in the fridge and eat within 5 days.
Notes: Have it as a dip and serve with crackers & crudités for a snack or have it in your salad or sandwich for lunch or dinner.