Beetroot and Macadamia Nut Spread

Affordable Wholefoods Recipe of the Week

This recipe is seriously a winner. It combines the sweetness of saute’d red onion and beetroot with rich spices topped off with creamy macadamia nuts. Great to have as a side on any platter or part of a delicious nourish bowl.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup olive oil
1 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 garlic clove (diced)
2 cups of shaved (or shredded) beetroot
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 cups of raw macadamias
2 teaspoons lemon juice
The rind of one lemon

Method:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat being careful not to overheat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, shaved beetroot and spices and cook, stirring often, for a further 10 minutes or until the beetroot is softened.
3. Cool slightly and transfer to a food processor. Add the macadamia nuts, lemon juice and rind and salt and pepper to season.
4. Process for 2-3 minutes scraping down the sides occasionally until smooth.
5. Serve along crackers, vegetable sticks, salad or meat.

Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Vegan

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