Red Beet Hummus Recipe
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If you enjoy eating a traditional hummus, you’ll love this tasty twist on this delicious dish. It’s easy to fix and has a lot of nutritional value you can add to your diet.
Beet Nutritional Facts: They are a great source of potassium, folate, Vitamin B2, and manganese. They are also a great source of the antioxidant, betaine, which can help reduce the risk of cellular damage.
Chickpea Nutritional Facts: Chickpeas are packed with nutrients! They’re a great source of fiber and plant-based proteins, which can help curb appetite, aid with digestion, and help support blood sugar control.
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans)
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup cooked red beets (chopped)
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp cumin
Directions
- Cook red beets through ( Here are a few ways to cook beets.)
- Drain and rinse chickpeas
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and puree until smooth.
Tip: For best results, chill for at least 4-5 hours before serving, the flavors develop more as it sits.
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