Author Notes
Who wouldn't love this amazing color?! With hummus becoming ever more popular with all the different flavors out there (roasted red pepper, edamame, spinach and artichoke, etc.), this one will become on your go-to recipes to dip some homemade pita chips, or veggies! —Stacy
Ingredients
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1-2
medium beets, roasted, peeled and roughly chopped
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1 ounce
can (1 3/4 cup) of garbanzao beans (no salt), lightly drained
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2 tablespoons
tahini
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2
clove garlic
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1 teaspoon
cumin
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1 dash
cayenne
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1 dash
paprika
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2 tablespoons
lemon juice
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zest of 1/2-1 lemon
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sea salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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For the roasted beets: Preheat oven to 400F. Clean, scrub, and chop root ends. (Optional: drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil.) Loosely wrap individually in foil, place on a roasting pan. Roast for 50-60 min. Roasted beets will be ready when knife can be easily inserted.
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Combine all ingredients into a food processor. Add water or additional olive oil until desired consistency.
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Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Serve with pita chips, veggies (cucumbers, carrots, celery, tomatoes), or in your wraps and sandwiches!
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