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What isn't there to love about a taco + salsa combo?? This one is special though – it contains the superfood maqui, which is one of the most antioxidant-rich foods in nature.

Serves 4                

Total Time: 45 minutes

L I S T  of  I N G R E D I E N T S

2 cups blackberries, coarsely chopped

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

2 tsp maqui powder

(TRY: Live Superfoods Maqui Powder)

½ large red onion, minced, divided

1 tbsp olive oil

1 15-oz BPA-free can unsalted black beans

¼ tsp each chipotle powder and sea salt

8 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed (or 8 large romaine leaves)

1 orange bell pepper, sliced into matchsticks

¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

¼ cup unsalted macadamia nuts, finely chopped

the  M E T H O D

1. Prepare salsa: In a small bowl, combine blackberries, lime juice, maqui powder and 2 tbsp onion.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

2. In a small saucepan on medium, heat oil. Add remaining onion and sauté for 7 to 8 minutes, until onion is very soft, stirring occasionally. Add beans and their liquid, chipotle and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. Using a slotted spoon, drain a scoop of beans and add to center of each tortilla. Top with bell pepper, salsa, cilantro and nuts. Serve any remaining salsa on the side.

Per Serving (2 tacos): Calories: 361, Total Fat: 12.5 g, Sat. Fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Carbs: 54 g, Fiber: 16 g, Sugars: 6 g, Protein: 12 g, Sodium: 151 mg

Recipe & image courtesy of cleaneating.com

What could be better than fruit and chocolate in a morning smoothie? A bit of bee pollen, of course, to give a mild flowery undertone. The rich purple color of this tasty smoothie comes from anthocyanins, the antioxidants abundantly found in maqui berry. Loaded with vitamins and minerals, this smoothie is nutritious and delicious!

Ingredients:

1 banana
1 cup berries of choice
1 tsp maqui powder
1 tsp cacao powder
16 oz almond milk
1 tsp bee pollen (optional)

Directions:

Blend with some ice in a high speed blender and enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of Sunfood Super Foods: https://www.sunfood.com/blog/recipes/purple-power-maqui-smoothie/