Go Raw with Skin-loving Beetroot Ravioli

Mmm…cheesy, salty, starchy ravioli. But sometimes the kind mama used to make comes with more than just a Dolmio grin. Super-refined carbohydrates such as pasta can cause bloating, fatigue, puffiness and ageing of the skin.

I love this recipe, the basis of which was handed to me at the end of a silent yoga retreat.  With a lower glycemic load, antioxidant-laden beetroot and a mineral-rich macadamia/cashew filling to keep skin and hair smiling, file this one under ‘raw’ for when you need extra energy and sparkle.

‘Cheese’

• ½ cup raw cashews
• ½ cup raw macadamia nuts (If you have time, soak the nuts for  2+hrs)
• ¼ cup nutritional yeast (health food shop staple)
• ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley or basil
• 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
• 1 tbsp lemon juice + a couple of scrapes of zest
• 1/2 tsp agave nectar or good-quality honey/maple syrup
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped (start with 1, if you’re garlic-shy)
• 2-3 tbsp of water

‘Pasta’

• 1 Big Beetroot, peeled

Garnish

• Basil leaves
• An infused good-fat oil (garlic or truffle work well)
• Sea salt flakes (optional)
• Balsamic (optional)

Recipe

Place ‘Cheese’ bits in a food processor and blend to a paste. Taste and season for you with a little more tamari or lemon or even another garlic clove.

Before serving, slice the beetroot on the thinnest setting of your food processor or mandolin. (If you’re stuck, try using a peeler)

Pop a dollop of filling in the centre of a slice. Layer another beet disc on top.

Garnish with basil, sea salt flakes and droplets of your favourite oil. I’ve used truffle oil here for a bit of special. Some balsamic vinegar would work nicely too.

Tip: Use any leftover nut cheese to boost your salads or dip into crudités.

Story by Josie Taylor. 

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