Golden Beet Hummus
Ingredients
The base
-
1
14-ounce can
chickpeas, drained and rinsed
-
1
medium
golden beet, peeled and quartered
-
4-6
tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
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4
medium
garlic cloves
-
¼
teaspoon
fine grain sea salt
-
2
tablespoons
tahini
-
⅓ - ½
cup
ice water
-
¾
teaspoon
turmeric (optional)
-
pinch
saffron (optional)
-
3
tablespoons
nutritional yeast (optional)
To serve
-
to taste
sesame seeds, hemp seeds, edible chive/flower blossoms, chopped chives, toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Peel the chickpeas to make the hummus smoother, if desired.
- Blend the chickpeas into a thick paste, then add the beets and blend again.
- Incorporate lemon juice, garlic, salt, and tahini, then slowly add ice water while blending.
- Add turmeric, saffron, and nutritional yeast, then blend again and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve the hummus in a bowl and top with optional garnishes.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
8
Calories
150
Total fat
5g
Total carbohydrates
20g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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