Food Health

Cooking with Sharsheret: Spiced up power chips 

SoCal Jewish News Staff 3 years
Rachel Beller will be a guest on the next Sharsheret in the Kitchen, “Cancer Nutrition 2022: Confidence and Clarity with the Beller Method” on Monday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. PST.
This free national webinar is part of the “Sharsheret in the Kitchen” series, which offers nutritious kosher meal options to help empower those at risk for breast and ovarian cancer. This program is made possible with support of Cedars-Sinai. Register here.
These simple and savory crisps make a warm afternoon snack or appetizer. The Morning Boost Power Spicing Blend adds a warm, spicy-sweet depth (think apple pie) with Ceylon cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves —  cranking up the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory punch.
According to a 2017 published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, cloves are ranked  #1 in terms of antioxidant content. Ceylon cinnamon imbues a warm sweetness and together with allspice, nutmeg and ginger, may help balance blood sugars. A pinch of prevention goes a long way.

Recipe
Serves 8
Vegan, Gluten-Free

3 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch round coins (about 5 cups)
4 medium parsnips, cut into 1-inch round coins (about 3 to 4 cups)
2 tablespoons avocado (or olive) oil
1 ½ – 2 teaspoon Rachel Beller Nutrition Morning Boost Power Spicing Blend*

Pinch of Sea salt

*Substitute power spice blend with 1 tsp of organic Ceylon cinnamon + a few pinches of ginger, clove, nutmeg and allspice

Preheat the oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss the parsnips and carrots with the oil and power spicing nutrition blend on the baking sheet and season with a pinch of salt to taste.
Roast for 30-35 minutes or until tender.

Rachel Beller is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), founder of Beller Nutrition and creator of the Beller Nutrition Masterclass. She specializes in oncology and weight management. Visit her website for more information.

Sharsheret, a nonprofit organization, is the Jewish breast cancer and ovarian cancer community. If you or someone you love has been impacted by breast or ovarian cancer, or has elevated genetic risk, contact Sharsheret for free support and resources. For more information, visit sharsheret.org or call (866) 474-2774.