Recipes

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp Flannerys Own Certified Organic Raw cacao nibs
• 2 tsp hot red chili flakes
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• 1tbsp chipotle (or mild) chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 4 tbsp brown sugar, packed (use less or more according to your taste.)
• 2 tbsp sea salt
• 2-4 generously-sized ribeye steaks, cut thick

Preparation

• Combine all ingredients except the steaks in the bowl of a food processor or spice grinder. Grind until the nibs are the size of large grains of sand. The rub can be stored in a tightly covered jar for up to 1 month.
• Preheat oven to 200 degrees C.
• Rinse and pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Generously coat each with the rub on both sides and wrap in foil or plastic wrap. Put them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. The steaks can sit overnight in the refrigerator.
• When ready to cook, remove the steaks from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature.
• Heat about a teaspoon of oil in a large oven-proof skillet or frying pan over high heat. (I use a cast iron skillet.) Sear the steaks for about 3 minutes on each side or until a nice crust forms. Finish cooking the steaks in the oven until they are done the way you like them.
• Let the steaks rest a few minutes before cutting to seal in the juices.

Nutritional Information

Flannerys Own Raw Certified Organic Cacao Nibs - Food of the Gods

Cacao beans are the seeds of an Amazonian fruiting tree and source of all chocolate and cocoa products. Our raw Nibs are from the best tasting premium Criollo variety and are simply the shelled and crushed chocolate beans.

Cacao is one of the most complex food substances on earth and raw Cacao products are a source of beta-carotene, amino acids (protein), Omega-3 EFA's, calcium, zinc, iron, copper, sulphur, potassium, and one of the best food sources of muscle relaxing, stress relieving magnesium.

The antioxidant capacity of chocolate is well known, however the tradition of making chocolate with dairy inhibits these antioxidants. Because 'Raw' Cacao Nibs do not contain any dairy, the antioxidant capacity is greatly enhanced and they are approximately 4000% higher in antioxidants than blueberries.

Cacao is high in Magnesium which is known to increase the overall vigour of the heart muscle and decreases blood coagulation which lowers blood pressure and helps the heart pump more effectively, reducing the likelihood of blood clots and strokes.

Magnesium also balances brain chemistry and increases brainpower; it helps to create strong bowel movements, reduces menstrual cramping, relaxes muscles, increases flexibility, helps to build strong bones and increases alkalinity within the body helping to open up over 300 different detoxification and elimination pathways.