Beet Hummus
Serve with whole-wheat crackers, slices of washed bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, and celery.
- Average Cost: $3.85
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
Recipe Source: umass.edu
Ingredients
- 4 medium beets, ends trimmed
- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (15.5 oz) garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained (optional)
Directions
- Wash and prepare fresh vegetables and fruit.
- Scrub beets clean under cold water.
- Place beets in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low until tender (about 20 minutes).
- While beets are cooking, zest 1 tablespoon of lemon.
- Cool beets and peel.
- Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Or mash together in a large bowl using a masher or fork.