Recipe
Dark Beet and Black Bean Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 medium Beet, roasted and peeled (35 calories)
- 1 cup Black beans, cooked (227 calories)
- 2 tbsp Tahini (178 calories)
- 1 clove Garlic (4 calories)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (240 calories)
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice (8 calories)
- 1/2 tsp Salt (0 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper (0 calories)
- 1/4 tsp Ground cumin (4 calories)
Instructions
- Roast the beet ahead of time by wrapping it in foil and baking at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes, or until tender. Let cool, then peel.
- In a food processor, combine the roasted beet, black beans, tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil or fresh herbs, if desired.
- Serve with fresh vegetables, pita chips, or as a spread.