BEET HUMMUS

Roasted beets are the star of this vibrantly colored hummus! Creamy white beans & beets are combined with tahini, lemon, garlic and spices. It’s the perfect appetizer for the holiday season. You can also make a rainbow wrap by adding it to pita bread with lots of veggies.

Ingredients:

HUMMUS:

• 1 can white beans 15.5 oz, rinsed & drained (or chickpeas)

• *2 small/medium beets or 1 large, roasted & peeled

• ¼ cup water

• 2 Tbsp tahini

• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• ½ tsp pink salt (or to taste)

• freshly ground pepper

GARNISH OPTIONS

• chopped herbs, toasted nuts or seeds, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a squeeze of lemon

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Combine until a creamy texture is created.

2. Garnish and serve with crackers, pita or raw vegetables.

NOTE: *You can purchase whole, peeled & roasted beets from Trader Joe's and Costco. Recipe inspired by Love and Lemons.

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