White Bean and Beet, Green Quesadillas

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 cloves garlic
• 4–8 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
• 1/2 large onion, sliced
• 1 bunch beet greens, stems removed and chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper
• 2 cups cooked white beans
• 8 tortillas
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Add garlic cloves to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and roast at 300 degrees F for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a pan on medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until they become soft. Add the beet greens and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes on medium heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set aside.

Add garlic, coconut oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper to cooked white beans, and then blend with an immersion blender, stand blender, or food processor. Add additional melted coconut oil or broth of choice if necessary to make bean mixture smooth.

To assemble quesadillas, spread about 1/2 cup of prepared bean mixture on each tortilla, top with the greens mixture, and then sprinkle with shredded cheese. Place another tortilla on top.

Drizzle each tortilla with melted coconut oil and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, flipping after 10 minutes. Serve hot.

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Raw Beet Salad

Servings: 10–16
Preparation Time: 20–30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 7 medium beets (yields 4 chops chopped beets)
• 2 tablespoons Tropical Traditions Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil, melted
• 2 teaspoons Himalayan Pink Salt
• 1 1/4 teaspoons organic ground cumin
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed organic lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
• 3 small cloves garlic, pressed

Directions:

Peel beets and chop into small chunks. (You can also use a grater or your food processor to chop beets once they are peeled.) Combine coconut oil, salt, cumin, lemon juice, and pressed garlic. Mix dressing thoroughly and combine in a large bowl with chopped beets. Serve at room temperature or cold (coconut oil will solidify when cold).

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