This is an amazing starter when served in a small ramekin with corn chips, and a few vegetable crudités.
2 red peppers, sliced length ways
1 can of cannellini beans, drained
1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Add the sliced peppers to a roasting tin, and drizzle a little olive oil over them. Place into a hot oven, and roast until the peppers are soft, and start to get a little charred on the outside. At this point they are done.
- Add the roasted peppers, beans, garlic, and oil to a food processor, along with a little crystal salt. Blend into a thick, smooth dip.
Medicinal Properties
Cannellini Beans
Cannellini beans are one of my favourite ingredients. They are a wonderful source of dietary fibre. This is very important for maintaining digestive health and ensuring full and rapid removal of waste products, avoiding auto toxicity. Cannellini beans are also a good source of zinc, which can prove to be a vital nutrient in managing acne. Zinc has the ability to regulate the function of the sebaceous glands that secrete oil into the skin. If they are over active, zinc seems to be able to calm them down and even out oil production, which can reduce breakouts. Zinc also regulates testosterone production and activity, which can often be out of balance in many cases of acne.
Red Peppers
The rich red colour of red peppers is due to the high concentration of antioxidant flavonoids, which can help protect the skin from free radical damage. There is direct correlation between the intake of foods high in antioxidants over a lifetime, and the overall ageing of the skin.
