Hemp Seed Powder

Hemp seed powder is a byproduct of cold-pressing hemp seed hearts to extract oil.

- Katelyn Allegra

The leftover meal is ground into a powder. Although hemp seed powder and marijuana come from the same plant, their similarities stop there.

Rather than being a mind-altering drug, hemp seed powder is a complete plant protein, which means it includes the nine essential amino acids our bodies need but cannot produce on their own. It has 20 amino acids in total, as well as omega-3 fatty acids. Per 30g serving, hemp seed powder has about 15g of protein and 7g of fibre. Its nutty, earthy flavour can be added to almost anything. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, it’s one of the easiest proteins to digest!

HEMP SEED TORTELLINI WITH LEMONY SPINACH AND RICOTTA

Serves 2 EASY 1 hr 30 mins

WHAT YOU NEED

PASTA DOUGH

120g (1 cup) almond flour

40g (½ cup) hemp seed powder (find at select health stores)

80g potato starch (find at select health stores)

44g (¼ cup) rice flour + extra, to dust (find at select supermarkets and health stores)

1 tsp xanthan gum (find at select health stores) pinch fine salt

4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tbsp olive oil

FILLING

200g baby spinach, washed

300g ricotta cheese zest of 1 lemon

50g freshly grated Parmesan/Grana Padano + extra, to serve pinch ground nutmeg sea salt flakes, to taste