Roasted Beet Hummus
A fun pink spread for dipping or for sandwiches. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Equipment
- Blender or Food Processor
Ingredients
Instructions
- Roasted Beet Hummus: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove beet tops from one beet and scrub. Wrap in foil and bake until soft (30 minutes or so). Add to blender/processor.
- For a basic hummus recipe, add all ingredients (except beets) to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. If omitting tahini, or if it seems too dry, add more oil.
- Drizzle high quality olive oil on top, maybe some paprika, and chill and serve with veggie sticks, pita, chips, or even spread it on a sandwich!
Variations:
- Roasted Carrot Hummus: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss 3 or 4 large chopped carrots in oil and bake until soft (30 minutes or s0). Add to blender/processor.
- Sweet Potato Hummus: Cook a large sweet potato (peeled and chopped) in a pot of boiling water for about 10 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender. Add to blender/processor.
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 2396mgPotassium: 354mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg