The cacao bean is the source of perhaps the most magical and beloved foods on Earth because it is the source of chocolate. Even the cacao tree's official name, Theobroma cacao, recognizes the long-standing love most of us have for the fruit of this tree. Theobroma comes from the Greek language for "food of the gods." And while chocolate is the most popular and favorite of these foods from the cacao bean, an even healthier choice is raw cacao powder. How Is Cacao Powder Made? To produce raw cacao powder, raw cacao beans are simply cold pressed to remove the fat, and the remaining solids are ground into a fine powder. Cacao vs. Cocoa: What's the Difference? Cacao powder contains all the beneficial nutrients and beneficial compounds of the raw cacao bean minus the fat. In contrast, cocoa powder is made from roasted cacao beans. And even if they look alike, the two are different. In making cocoa powder, up to 90% of the nutrients and beneficial compounds in raw c
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INSTRUCTIONS
- Prep green beans by removing the ends and strings. Keep long or cut in half once.
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil or ghee.
- Add powdered spices, roast in oil until fragrant and browned.
- Add leek and saute in spices until becomes aromatic.
- Add green beans and stir into spices until thoroughly coated.
Turn heat to high, add small amounts of water to keep beans from burning. Cover and cook on med-high heat, stirring and adding small amounts of water every 2-3 minutes for about 15 minutes. - When beans are tender, add any additional ingredients (like coconut or almonds).
- Taste for salt and pepper, add if necessary. Enjoy!
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