1poundred beets, washed, peeled, and cut into chunks
Olive oil, for drizzling
1(15-ounce) canchickpeas (garbanzos), rinsed and drained
3clovesgarlic, crushed
1/4cuptahini
1/4cupfresh lemon juice
1tablespoonground cumin
2tablespoonsolive oil
1/2teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400˚. Place beet chunks on a baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 30–40 minutes, or until tender. Allow to cool slightly.
Transfer roasted beets to a food processor and add chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt. Blend until creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Adjust taste with lemon juice and salt. Refrigerate up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Red Beet Hummus
Amount Per Serving
Calories 12347Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Sodium 630mg26%
Total Carbohydrates 42g14%
Dietary Fiber 10g40%
Protein 10g20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.