Carrot and Beet Salsa

Liver Loving Carrot and Beet Salsa

The star ingredient in making this salsa liver loving are beets!

Beets protect liver cells and bile ducts from free radical damage. They are rich in phytonutrients - betaine, which supports detoxification pathways in the body. Their health benefits don’t stop here! They are also rich in fiber, iron, folate and the trifecta of blood pressure lowering minerals: calcium, magnesium, and potassium. 

Other supporting roles are: 

Carrots - contain detoxifying properties, rich in fiber and carotenoids including beta-carotene which help stimulate bile to flow and remove wastes. 

Apples - hydrating and detoxifying, rich in fiber and natural plant polyphenols that protect cells from free radical damage and inflammation.

Now that school is over, here are some simple tips on how to prepare the salsa. 

I will say that prep time requires a bit of effort but I promise you, after it’s done - everything comes together within seconds! 

Ways to make sure your prep time is cut in half-  using a mandolin or food processor with a shredding blade. I promise you - this cuts your prep time in half vs getting a mini workout using a box grater or cutting your ingredients into tiny little bite size pieces. 

I also want to mention that if you are following the Nourishment Program, you will see that this salsa can be turned into a Six Senses Nourish Meal! 

SIX SENSES NOURISH COMPONENTS: 

Non-starchy carbs | beet and carrot salsa

Starchy carbs | grain-free tortillas (Siete)

Protein | Grilled tilapia (wild-caught)

Fats | buffalo sauce dressing (primal kitchen), feta/goat cheese, avocado

Probiotics | pickled red onions

Flavor | cilantro, lime, seasonings on fish

If you would like more information on how to build more six senses nourish meals and why it’s an easy and seamless way of getting nutrient dense, whole foods into your diet, then check out the Nourishment Program for more information! 

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Liver Loving Carrot and Beet Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 beet

• 1 carrot 

• ½ red onion

• ½ red apple

• Juice of ½ lime + zest

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• 1 jalapeno (optional)

• Clove of garlic (optional)

• S+P to season

Directions

1. Shred the beets, carrots, onion and apples. You can use a mandolin, box grater or food processor fitted with the shredded blade. Place the shredded ingredients into a large bowl. 

2. To the bowl, add juice and zest of lime, cilantro, seasonings and optional ingredients and toss until combined. Taste test to see if you need to add more salt, cilantro, etc. Keep in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for the ingredients to marry into each other before serving! 

3. Great to serve with plantain chips, or use as a topping for breakfast eggs, tacos, fish, anything! Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.