Beet Hummus

This quick hummus is a delicious and versatile. Use red beets if you want an earthy and mineral forward hummus. Use golden beets for a more mellow and sweet flavor.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Healthy, Quick, Vegan

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 161kcal

Author: Talya Lutker

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

4 beets, red or golden
2 Tbsp raw tahini
1 Tbsp lemon zest, from 1 lemon
¼ cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp olive oil
½ cup leek or green onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 ½ tsp ground turmeric
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp salt

Instructions

Scrub or peel the beets. Slice each beet in half and then in to thin half moon shapes. Steam the beet slices for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender.
Add the steamed beets to a large food processor with the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy. If it is too thick, you can thin it out with ice water.
Serve with sliced jicama chips, celery sticks, steamed fennel root slices, flaxseed crackers, or whatever else you like to dip in hummus.

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