Roasted and Savory Beets

Impress your friends and family with a gorgeous beet salad! These tender vegetables are doused in a savory dressing that will be sure to please everyone.

8 Beets

Dressing:
1/2t Cumin
2T Lime Juice
4T Maple Syrup
1/4C Mint Leaves, sliced
pinch of salt

Heat the oven to 425F. Clean the beets and trim off any toppings. Wrap the beets in aluminum foil and place in the oven. They should roast for about 1-1.5 hours. Check them by piercing the beet with a fork to see how soft they are. Once they are tender, set aside to cool. Then, remove the skin using your fingers. Slice the beets into thin pieces.

Next, whisk the cumin juice, syrup and salt. Add the beets and gently toss around to coat them. Garnish with mint and serve!

Caesar Salad with Roasted Chickpeas

6C Kale, Chopped

Roasted Chickpea Croutons:
1 can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1/2t Garlic Powder

2T Lemon Juice

Pinch of salt and pepper

Cheeze:
1/4C Raw Cashews
1T Raw Sesame Seeds
2T Hulled Hemp Seeds
1T Nutritional Yeast
1/2t Garlic Powder

Salt to taste

Dressing (* Makes about 1 Cup):

1/2C Raw Cashews, soaked overnight

1/4C Water

1/2 Lemon Juice

1/2T Dijon Mustard

1/2t Garlic Powder

2 Garlic Cloves, chopped

1/2T Vegan Worcestershire Sauce

pinch of salt and pepper

1) Heat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl add in the beans, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir to mix evenly. On a baking sheet with parchment paper, spread the beans out and place in the oven. Cook for 20-30 minutes. Once they cool, they should become more firm. 

2) In a food processor, add all the ingredients to make the cheeze: cashews, sesame seeds, hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, garlic powder and the salt. Pulse until everything is smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. 

3) In a high-speed blender (or food processor) add in all the ingredients for the dressing: soaked cashews, water, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder, garlic cloves, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. 

4) Chop up your kale into thin strips. Place into a large bowl and start assembling your salad. Add in your chickpea croutons, cheeze and dressing. Serve!