Roasted Beet Hummus

Roasted Beet Hummus
Servings
6
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins

Ingredients

1 medium
roasted beet cooled, peeled, and quartered
1, 15-ounce,
can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons
lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon
garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons
tahini (optional)
2 tablespoons
olive oil
Dash
salt & pepper
Directions
  1. In a food processor, blend roasted beet until smooth with minimal bits.
  2. Add remaining ingredients to blend, reserving olive oil and water.
  3. Drizzle in olive oil while hummus is blending. If too thick, thin out with water.
  4. Adjust seasonings and serve with vegetables or whole grain pita.
  5. Instructions for Roasting Beets
  6. Option 1:

     

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. If buying whole beets with stem, remove leaves and stalk. Peel beets and cube. Lay on baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried sage (optional spices). Cover baking sheet with foil and bake beets for 1 hour or until tender.
  7. Option 2:

     

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Scrub, wash, and remove leaves/stalk from beets. Place whole beets on aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil and desired spices. Wrap in aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes or until tender.

Nutrition Information

Calories 160
Fat 10 g
Carbs 12 g
Fiber 2.5 g
Protein 3 g