Citrus-Beet Hummus Recipe

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Ingredients

1 large beet
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, drained
1 lemon, juiced, and 1 tsp. of lemon zest
3 cloves garlic
3 Tbsp. tahini paste
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Wash, peel and chop your beet into 1-inch pieces. Then place it in the center of a sheet of foil. Top with 1 Tbsp. of olive oil and 1 Tbsp. of balsamic vinegar. Wrap the beet chunks in foil and roast at 350°F for about 25 minutes (or until soft).

When cooled, blend the beet and remaining ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Add seasoning as needed.

Serve with cut vegetables and pita chips.

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