Description
A vibrant and nutritious blend of roasted beets, chickpeas, and garlic, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 medium beet, roasted and peeled
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the roasted beet by wrapping it in aluminum foil and placing it in a preheated oven at 400°F for about 45 minutes, or until tender.
- Allow the beet to cool, then peel off the skin and chop it into smaller pieces.
- Combine the chickpeas, roasted beet, minced garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor.
- Blend on high speed until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Season with salt to taste; feel free to adjust the lemon juice for extra tang.
- Transfer the hummus into a bowl and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
Notes
For creamier hummus, add a little water while blending to reach your preferred consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg