www.freshjuicebar.com This vibrant pink beet hummus is as nutritious as it is beautiful—packed with fiber, plant-based protein and anti-inflammatory compounds. Garbanzo beans support blood sugar stability and gut health, while beets offer natural nitrates that promote heart health and improved circulation. Tahini provides important minerals like calcium and iron, and the lemon and garlic bring immune-boosting antioxidants. It’s a flavorful dip that’s perfect for heart-healthy snacking or adding color to any plate. Yield: Four cups • Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients: • 2 (15.5 oz) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed • 1 (15 oz) can beets (whole or sliced), drained (reserve the juice*) • ¼ cup beet juice* • ½ cup tahini • 2 lemons, juiced and seeds removed (1/2 cup total) • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped • 1 tsp ground coriander • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp smoked paprika • To taste salt or salt substitute (optional) • 1 tbsp Lemon zest for garnish (optional) Directions: 1.In a high speed blender or food processor, combine the garbanzo beans, beets, beet juice, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, coriander, cumin and smoked paprika. 2.Blend until smooth. (If necessary, you may add one tablespoon of water at a time, to reach desired consistency. Blend again.) 3.Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, e.g., adding a pinch of salt or salt substitute. 4. Transfer the beet hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with lemon zest. 5. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Notes: Serve this beet hummus with crudité, pita bread or as a spread in sandwiches or wraps. Garbanzo beans and chickpeas are the same legume, just with different names. You may substitute the canned beets with roasted. Wrap a large beet in aluminum foil and cook it in a 400-degree F oven until fork tender (approximately 45 minutes). Let cool, then chop into smaller pieces (1 cup). Andréa Dunnam of The Plantrician Project is a plant-based cook who enjoys sharing simple, approachable recipes through live cooking demonstrations. She focuses on creating whole food, plant-based dishes using everyday ingredients that are both nourishing and delicious. Follow on Instagram and Facebook @plantricianproject. www.DesertHealthNews.com May/June 2025 Thank You! LA QUINTA 79050 Highway 111 at Adams Street INDIAN WELLS 74895 Highway 111 at Cook Street PALM SPRINGS 5200 E. Ramon Road at Gene Autry Trail SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET Desert Health is proud to be featured in Sprouts Farmers Market. Stop by and pick up your copy today! In her search for a hearty, healthy and truly tasty breakfast, our friend Carol Buchanan decided to create her own. Friends rave about her gluten free, vegan, no sugar added “nutola” (including me!) and we are thrilled to share her recipe with you. Prep time: 15 minutes • Pre-heat oven at 325 degrees Ingredients: • 1 cup shredded organic coconut • ¾ cup walnut pieces • 1 cup marcona almonds • ¼ cup pistachios • ¼ cup macadamia nuts • 2 tbsp chopped Brazil nuts • ¾ cup pecans • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds • 2 tbsp organic hemp seeds Mix all of the above together. • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil • 2 tbsp MCT oil (concentrated coconut oil) • 4 tbsp yacon syrup (low calorie, low carb, low glycemic) • ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice • ½ tsp nutmeg • ½ tsp cinnamon • ½ tsp dried orange peel shreds • 1 tsp sea salt Post baking toppings: • 2 tbsp cacao nibs • 2 tbsp chopped dried cherries Mix nuts and seeds together, add extra virgin olive oil and MCT oil and stir. Add the yacon syrup and stir once again before adding all other pre-cooking ingredients. Stir one final time and pour on to a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes and remove from oven before adding the cacao nibs and dried cherries. Enjoy as a snack or with coconut milk yogurt and fresh berries in the morning! Carol offers classes on making this nutritious nibble at Vintage Coffee in Indio. Reach out to her directly if you’d like to be notified of schedule: rncjeanne@aol.com. Simple No Oil Beet Hummus Plantrician approved recipe by Andréa Dunnam Fresh Cuisine The Valley's Leading Resource for Health and Wellness 18 Carol’s Nutritious Nutola By Lauren Del Sarto nuts seeds together. oil (concentrated calorie,
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