Beet Hummus Recipe

Beet Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 medium roasted beet, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups garbanzo beans (or one 15oz can drained)
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 Tbsp Tahini
• 2-3 Tbsp lemon fresh lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. To roast the beets, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Wrap beets in foil, cook 45-60 minutes until fork tender.
2. Place garbanzo beans, beets, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, in a food processor and blend until smooth.
3. While the food processor or blender is running, stream in olive oil. Serve with pita, chopped vegetables, or whole grain crackers.

Nutrition Tips:

• Beets contain nutrients to support a strong cardiovascular system, and have been shown to have anti-tumor properties. They also contain lutein, an important nutrient for eye health.
• Beans are an excellent source of protein, folate, and iron.
• Add extra lemon to help perk up your taste buds if experiencing taste changes.
• Add an extra long drizzle of olive oil to boost the calorie content if you are losing weight.