Lunch: Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe | MyRecipes

Recipe by Kimberly Holland The beet flavor (if not the color) in this dip is very subtle, with a nutty edge from walnuts and walnut oil, concentrated sources of fat and flavor. Pair with crunchy crudités.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe | MyRecipes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

1 small red beet
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
4 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons walnut oil
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 °.
Leave root and 1 inch stem on beet; scrub with a brush. Wrap beet in foil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 450 ° for 35 minutes. Add walnuts and garlic to pan. Bake 7 minutes or until nuts are toasted. Cool 10 minutes. Trim off beet root; rub off skin. Cut beet into quarters.
Place garlic in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add beet, and process until very finely chopped. Add walnuts, lemon rind, and remaining ingredients. Process until smooth.

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