How to Prepare a Cancer Protective Snack

I had both beets and fresh basil in the house and decided since the two go well together, I'd make hummus. This recipe, for a cancer protective snack, is packed with nutrient-dense ingredients and is easy to make! #healingfoodforcancer #maryjohnsonrd

People often ask what foods they should eat to protect against cancer. In today's video, I share a wonderful hummus recipe that's packed with nutritious ingredients to protect against cancer.

I'm Mary Johnson, a Registered Dietitian. In this video I share my recipe for a powerfully packed snack to prevent cancer.

This recipe combines 2 of my favorite things - hummus and the ingredients for pesto and is a delicious way to incorporate beets into the diet - even if you don't consider yourself a fan!

Beet and Basil Hummus

Ingredients

2 medium beets

½ cup dried or 1 15 oz can of garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas)

¼ c tahini (tahini is made from sesame seeds)

¼ c walnuts

1 T olive oil 8 -10 basil leaves or 1 ½ t of dried basil

3 cloves garlic

Up to ¼ c water retained from cooking beans

Juice from 1 medium lemon, about ¼ c

Directions

Prepare Beans (if using dried beans)

1. Soak beans in a large bowl of water overnight (approximately 8 hours)

2. Drain water from beans following soaking and simmer for 1 hour

3. Drain beans following cooking and retain ¼ c of the water

Prepare Beets

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Scrub beets (do not peel them) and wrap in parchment paper

3. Roast beets in oven for approximately an hour until beets are tender

4. Once cooled, skin can be removed with fingers under running water or with a potato peeler

Prepare Hummus Assemble all ingredients, except for the water retained from cooking beans, in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water until hummus is the desired consistency. Chill and serve.

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As always, these videos should not be a substitute for one on one individualized care. Rather, I hope to give people food for thought so that they know the questions to ask their care team. Healing Food for Cancer is a virtual integrative nutrition counseling practice. I’m licensed in KY and OH and am also able to see people in WA, OR, CA, ID, UT, AZ, WY, CO, TX, OK, WI, IN, WV, VA, PA, NY, VT, NH, MA and CT.