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Beet hummus

Beet Hummus

We are seeing a lot of variety in hummus flavors lately which I find really exciting. A recipe like this one, that adds healthey beets to the mixture, really ups the nutritional value of the hummus, which is pretty healthy to begin with.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound beets, about 3 medium
  • 1 - 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, finely chopped (optional)
  • Soft goat cheese, or feta cheese, optional

Instructions
 

  • Steam or roast the beets until they are tender, then let them fully cool. Peel the cooled beets and chop them.
  • Add the beets to a food processor with the chickpeas, tahini, cumin, lemon, garlic, and salt. Puree until the mixture is very smooth.
  • That's it! Place the beet hummus in a serving bowl and garnish it with chopped fresh parsley and crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 349mgPotassium: 301mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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