Thursday, November 29, 2012

Roasted Golden Beets and Carrots with Pomegranate Glaze

5-6 small-medium golden beets, peeled and chopped
5-6 carrots, peeled and chopped
5-6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can chickpeas, drained
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garam masala
3 Tbsp pomegranate molasses
2 Tbsp olive oil

Preheat the oven to 400. Mix the beets, carrots, garlic and chickpeas in a roasting pan. Whisk the salt, spices, molasses and olive oil together.  Pour over the vegetables and toss until coated.

Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.


Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Purple Smoothie



2/3 cup frozen watermelon cubes
1 banana, cut into chunks
4-5 leaves purple kale, de-stemmed
1/2 cup frozen aronia berries
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup pineapple juice

Blend for 3-5 minutes, or until very smooth.