March 19, 2021

BEETROOT HUMMUS RECIPE

Name: BEETROOT HUMMUS RECIPE
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 can Chickpeas drained ((or 400g boiled & cooked chickpeas at home)); 1 Large Beetroot ((cooked & grated)); 1/2 cup Tahini; 1 Lemon ((juice of)); 2-3 cloves Garlic ((minced) / optional); 4 tbsp. Olive Oil; Himalayan Sea Salt ((to taste)); 1/3 cup Pine Nuts ((toasted)); Sprinkle of Sunflower Seeds; Sprinkle of Pumpkin Seeds

BEETROOT HUMMUS RECIPE

Zee Chef

Why not add a colorful and Nutrilicious Twist to your traditional hummus with the vibrant color of the beetroot?!

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

5 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Lebanese

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

1 can Chickpeas drained (or 400g boiled & cooked chickpeas at home)
1 Large Beetroot (cooked & grated)
1/2 cup Tahini
1 Lemon (juice of)
2-3 cloves Garlic (minced) / optional
4 tbsp. Olive Oil
Himalayan Sea Salt (to taste)
1/3 cup Pine Nuts (toasted)
Sprinkle of Sunflower Seeds
Sprinkle of Pumpkin Seeds

Instructions

Boil the beetroot for about 1 hour until well cooked. Once done, allow to cool, then peel and grate it and set aside
Drain your chickpeas and place in a food processor along with the grated beetroot, minced garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt and blend.
Add a dash of water as you blend and gradually add the olive oil until well incorporated.
Adjust salt to taste and garnish with a drizzle of oil, freshly chopped greens of choice, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and lightly toasted pine nuts.
Serve with Crudités and toasted pita chips

Notes

Enjoy this vibrant side dish and reap the health benefits of chickpeas and beetroot!!