Roasted Beet and Garlic Hummus

Ingredients

  • 3 medium-sized beets peeled & chopped

  • 6 garlic cloves peeled

  • 1 tbsp oil

  • 1 and ¼ cup canned chickpeas

  • 5 tbsp water

  • 4 tbsp lemon juice

  • 4 tbsp tahini

  • Salt/pepper to taste

  • Optional fresh herbs, feta, sunflower seeds, olive oil for toppings

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

  2. Spread beets and garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt/pepper to taste. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until beets are soft.

  3. Once beets/garlic are done, let cool for about 30 minutes.

  4. Add beets/garlic and chickpeas to a food processor and pulse until combined.

  5. Add water, lemon juice, and tahini to food processor and blend until smooth. Add more water if you would like a thinner consistency. Season with salt/pepper to taste.

  6. Top with fresh herbs, feta, sunflower seeds, and olive oil, if desired and serve!

  7. Enjoy!

Recipe from beautifuleatsandthings