This vibrant recipe mixes the delicious flavor of chickpea hummus with the bursting beautiful color of deep-red beets. Throw the two together and you’ve got one unique party dip that tastes as awesome as it looks. The rich beet flavor also adds a distinct earthiness to this traditional Middle Eastern dish.
This vibrant recipe mixes the delicious flavor of chickpea hummus with the bursting beautiful color of deep-red beets. Throw the two together and you’ve got one unique party dip that tastes as awesome as it looks. The rich beet flavor also adds a distinct earthiness to this traditional Middle Eastern dish.
A favorite among vegetarians, hummus is a great way to get your protein. Not to mention, chickpeas contain zero saturated fats and no cholesterol. Hummus is also rich with essential omega-3s, which are powerful components that help maintain and promote healthy heart-function.
Layer this hummus spread on small triangle toast points, garnish with your favorite garden salad greens and chopped green onion, and you’ll have a crunchy and healthful snack that looks and tastes absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
8 oz. can chickpeas
1 large onion, chopped
1 pound beets
1/2 cup tahini
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 cup and 1 tbsp. olive oil, divided
3 stalks green onion, finely chopped for garnish
Directions
Drain and rinse chickpeas. Set aside.
Skin and chop beets into 1-inch cubes. In a large pot, cover beets with water and bring to a boil. Cook until beets become fork-tender (approximately 20 minutes). You can also easily substitute fresh beets for soft canned beets, as long as they’re not pickled.
Sauté one large onion and canned chickpeas with 1 tbsp. of olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain beets and transfer to a blender or food processor. Puree for 40 seconds. Add chickpeas, onion, garlic, lemon juice and cumin, processing until smooth. With the blender on low, slowly add olive oil and up to 1 cup of warm water until hummus reaches desired consistency.
Serve in a bowl sprinkled with finely chopped green onion and enjoy!
