Roasted Beet Hummus

Mediterranean Diet is consistently ranked as the healthiest diet by the world's leading experts. It’s more of a lifestyle than a diet. It is based on a flexible eating plan filled with whole-fresh produce, lean proteins, heart-healthy seafood, and whole grains.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings

Beet hummus is made with oven roasted beets, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. It's a vibrant and healthy snack or appetizer recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium beet
• 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained with liquid reserved
• 1/3 cup chickpea liquid (or more, as needed)
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup olive oil
•  2 lemons, juiced
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt

Garnish:

• Basil Pesto
• Parsley
• Olive Oil

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cut the stems of the beets, leaving approximately 2 inched attached. Wash the beets, lightly coat in olive oil (or avocado oil), place in a covered cast-iron pot or other baking dish and roast in the oven for 50-60 minutes.
• Remove the beets from the oven and slice the tail and stem off the beets.
• Add the chickpeas, chickpea liquid, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and beets to a Vitamix or other high-powered blender. Use the tamper and blend for one minute or until smooth and creamy.
• Transfer the beet hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with basil pesto, parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
   
• The recipe makes approximately 2 cups of beet hummus.
   

Author: Lisa Bryan; https://downshiftology.com/recipes/roasted-beet-hummus/