Lemon Beet Hummus
The flavors of this dish are great. I love the earthy and sweet taste from the beets. The burst of citrus from the lemons, the nuttiness from the tahini makes this hummus sublime.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 142kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cooked red beets at the grocery stores you can buy them already cooked beets
- 1 can ( 17 oz) garbanzo bean rinse and drain
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons real lemons juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large fresh garlic clove minced or you can also use roasted garlic
- ¼ cup tahini paste made with ground sesame seeds
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- Cut the beet in 4 and place it in the bowl of a food processor with the chickpeas, lemon zest, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Blend and add the olive as you continue mixing the ingredient.
- Blend until you obtain a smooth texture.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can also add a little water if the hummus is not smooth enough.
- Place the hummus in a serving bowl.
- Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle with fresh chopped mint.
- Serve with crackers and raw veggies like carrot or celery.
- * If the texture is not smooth enought you can always add a little of cold water.
Notes
If you're using raw beets, roast them in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 45 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Iron: 1mg
