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Roasted Beet Hummus

When I was growing up I did not care for beets, and I suspect I’m not alone. I still don’t grab for them as my first choice vegetable as an adult, but I like to work them into a recipe because they are nutritious and a beautiful ingredient to add to any dish. I decided to take advantage of their bright antioxidant-rich color and mix in a flavorful hummus. The result is exquisite and delightful. l serve this Roasted Beet Hummus with seed crackers.

  • Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

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1 beet

1 can chickpeas

3 Tablespoons tahini

3 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons cumin

3 Tablespoons olive oil

For topping: olive oil, crumbled seed crackers, pomegranate seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375.
  2. Remove the stem and roots from the beat and wash well.
  3. Drizzle the beet with a little olive oil and wrap in foil.
  4. Bake on a sheet pan for 50 minutes or until tender.
  5. Allow to cool.
  6. Peel the beet and cut into quarters.
  7. Place the beet, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin and olive oil in a food processor.
  8. Blend for 1 minute then stop and scrape down the sides of the processor bowl.
  9. Blend for an additional 3-5 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
  10. Transfer to a dish for serving and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, crumbled seed crackers and pomegranate seeds.
  11. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Author: Emily Maxson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
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