The plant-based nutrition brand for body and mind, Form Nutrition (www.formnutrition.com/) has created these delicious and quick protein recipes...
Vegan protein turmeric hummus
Good for: cognitive enhancement. Turmeric contains curcumin, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties that boosts levels of the brain hormone BDNF. This increases the growth of new neurons and fights various degenerative processes in your brain.
BENEFITS OF TURMERIC
- Strong anti-inflammatory
- Neutralises free radicals and stimulates the body’s own antioxidant enzymes
- Curcumin leads molecular changes that may help prevent and treat cancer
- Natural anti-ageing supplement
Serves: 4
Ready in: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 carrots
- 1 can drained chickpeas
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp Form Pureblend
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ lemon
- 100ml olive oil
METHOD:
Peel and grate the carrots. Put the chickpeas and tahini in a food processor and blend until smooth, then add the carrots, Pureblend, turmeric, lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt and blend again until smooth.
Slowly add in the olive oil while the machine is still blending.
Keep in the fridge and eat within 5 days.
Notes: Have it as a dip and serve with crackers & crudités for a snack, or have it in your salad or sandwich for lunch or dinner.