Barney's Hummus Dip

By á-7075

Ingredients

• 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained (keep the liquid)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 can of beets (only the juice will be used)
• 1 package of pita bread
• Variety of raw vegetables, cut for dipping (carrots, celery, broccoli, etc)
• Salt to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, lemon juice and olive oil into a mixing bowl.

Put the contents of the bowl into the food processor and blend on low speed, gradually adding about 1/2 cup beet juice and 1/4 cup of reserved garbanzo bean liquid, until the desired consistency is achieved.

Cut vegetables and pita bread into bite-sized pieces, arrange on a plate and serve along with the hummus.