Physician Author, Hindu Castes, Wife of Jesus?, and Moses
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Books about Afghanistan, India, and the Middle East. One autobiography describing visits to various sites in the Old Testament of the Bible.
Highlight – Winter and Root Vegetables
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Recipe: Beet Hummus
Ingredients –
- 2 small roasted beets (or sweet potato)
- 1 15 oz can of chickpeas
- 1 large lemon
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 T tahini
- 1/4 c olive oil
- Any spices or herbs – suggested sumac and/or chives
Roast the beets, let them cool, peel, and blend. Then add remaining ingredients and blend until creamy. Adjust for spices, salt, and pepper.
NOTE: Roast beets – remove the green stems and save to add to salad, soup, or saute. Rinse the beets and add to a baking dish wiith about an inch or two of water. Cover with foil and bake at 375 F for30 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork. The time will be dependent on the size of the beets. Let the beets cool and skin should be easily removed.
HEALTH NOTE: Beets are loaded with vitamins and minerals, yet low in calories. Also contain a high concentration of nitrates to help lower blood pressure levels which may reduce risk of heart disease and stroke.
Healthline, Everything to Know about the Health Benefits of Beets, Medically Reviewed by Jerlyn Jones MS, MPA, RDA, LD, CLT, Nutrition – by Daisy Coyle, PD, and Rachel Almera, MS, RD, Updated on June 5, 2022