Beet Hummus

Get ready to dazzle your taste buds with this vibrant Beet Hummus! Don’t let the roasting time intimidate you – it’s mostly hands-off and totally worth it. The food processor does the heavy lifting, blending earthy beets with classic hummus ingredients for a stunning, flavorful dip. It’s a colorful twist on traditional hummus that’s sure to impress at any gathering!

Cooking Tip

Beets can be roasted or boiled. Make it your own by adding extra cumin or top with a drizzle of olive oil.

Yield16 servings

Serving size2 oz.

Perfect forKid-friendly

Dietary preferencesDairy Free, Diabetes Friendly, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

1/2 lb. whole beets
1 – 15 oz. can cooked garbanzo beans
1 lemon
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp. tahini
1 tsp. olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 375° F. Wash beets, coat lightly with olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet, and roast in the oven until cooked through, approximately 45 to 60 minutes. (Beets can also be boiled for 45-60 minutes or until soft)
Remove from oven, let cool 10 minutes, remove skin.
Puree beets and remaining ingredients into food processor or blender until smooth.
Serve with pita chips, carrots and cucumbers or your veggies of choice.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

76Calories

3.4 Total Fat (g)

0.4Saturated Fat (g)

120Sodium (mg)

9Carbs (g)

2.5 Dietary Fiber (g)

3Protein (g)

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP.

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