Easy Beet Hummus

Name: Easy Beet Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small Beet (peeled and diced); Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 seasoned roasted beet; 1 can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 2 tablespoons tahini; juice of 1 lemon; 1 to 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley (thyme or oregano)

Easy Beet Hummus is a fun twist on classic hummus using roasted beets, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic. This is a mediterranean style appetizer that works nicely as a dip with vegetables or pita, a spread on wraps or sandwiches or part of a rice bowl.

Prep10 min
Cook45 min
Total55 min
Makes4 servings
Calories249

Ingredients

4 servings

1 small Beet (peeled and diced)
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

For the hummus:

1 seasoned roasted beet
1 can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
2 tablespoons tahini
juice of 1 lemon
1 to 2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley (thyme or oregano)

Method

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the beet, olive oil, garlic and onion powder and salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Toss to coat.
2
In an oven safe skillet, baking dish or baking sheet spread the beets in an even layer.
3
Put the beets in the oven and roast for 35 minutes or until soft.
4
Remove from the oven and let it cool down completely.
5
Put the roasted beet in the food procesor or blender and pulese a few times.
6
Add the chickpeas, tahini, garlic and lemon juice to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth, around 2-3 minutes.
7
With the blender or food processor running slowly pour in the olive oil and continue blending until silky. Add salt and pepper to taste and blend once more. Taste and adjust the lemon juice, salt and pepper to your tastes. Place in a serving bowl and garnish with fresh herbs, feta cheese, chickpeas or chopped beets

Notes

If the hummus is too thick for your liking you can add more olive oil slowly while the food processor is running until you reach the consistency you like. Optional garnish ideas: Chopped cilantro, sesame seeds, bee pollen, mint, sunflower seeds, olive oil. feta cheese, lemon zest, fresh chickpeas, chopped cooked beets

Per serving

Carbs7 g
Protein2 g
Fat25 g
Fiber2 g

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