I Sneezed on the Beet and the Beet Got Sicker

Two things:

1. Beyonce is apparently dropping her new album, Formation, today and I can't WAIT. Hence the title of my post. If you're lost, go on YouTube.com and type in Beyonce - Yonce -- and be found.
2. It officially feels like Spring has sprung (I decided this after I spent 6 hours biking around the city yesterday), so I made a seasonal soup to show you: Orange Beet Tarragon

This is so delicious and fresh, I found that I even like it cold! I researched this recipe while cooking for someone who has to eat autoimmune paleo. This is a very restrictive diet, but I was determined to find meals that were satisfying and delicious so that she didn't feel that the diet was holding her back from enjoying food.

This AIP (autoimmune paleo/protocol) Diet is great for those who suffer from autoimmune diseases, or any inflammatory and leaky gut issues. Your disease can go into full remission if you follow this diet 100%. It's not easy, but there are ways to make it fun!

I found the recipe on Autoimmune-paleo.com -- click here to read more! 

Ingredients

3 large or 4-6 small beets, peeled and diced

Water to cover

1 tbsp minced, fresh tarragon

1 tbsp grated orange peel (any orange variety is fine, I used Cara Cara oranges)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp sea salt

1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk

Preparation

1. Place beets in pot, cover with water, bring to a boil.
2. Reduce to simmer, add tarragon and orange peel.
3. Simmer until beets are fork tender, about 30 mins.
4. Add oil, vinegar, sea salt, and coconut milk to high-powered blender or food processor.
5. When beets are done, add them without draining to blender or food processor (be sure your appliance is heat-proof). 
6. Process until smooth (but not so that it comes out like a juice -- should be a little thicker than that). 
7. Serve and enjoy!

 "Driver roll up the partition pleeeease...."

-Beyonce

Bye!