Guest guest Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 This was my recipe of the day. I know they are really good for you and I plan on trying this soon!!!! Beet Hummus Recipe INGREDIENTS •1/2 pound beets (about 4 medium sized beets), scrubbed clean, cooked, peeled, and cubed* •2 Tbsp tahini sesame seed paste •5 Tbsp lemon juice •1 small clove garlic, chopped •1 Tbsp ground cumin •1 Tbsp lemon zest (zest from approx. 2 lemons) •Generous pinch of sea salt or Kosher salt •Fresh ground pepper to taste *To cook the beets, cut off any tops, scrub the roots clean, put them in a covered dish with about 1/4-inch of water in a 375°F oven, and cook until easily penetrated with a knife or fork. Alternatively, cover with water in a saucepan and simmer until tender, about 1/2 hour. Peel once they have cooled. METHOD Place all ingredients in a food processor (or blender) and pulse until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings and ingredients as desired. Chill and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 This was my recipe of the day. I know they are really good for you and I plan on trying this soon!!!! Beet Hummus Recipe INGREDIENTS •1/2 pound beets (about 4 medium sized beets), scrubbed clean, cooked, peeled, and cubed* •2 Tbsp tahini sesame seed paste •5 Tbsp lemon juice •1 small clove garlic, chopped •1 Tbsp ground cumin •1 Tbsp lemon zest (zest from approx. 2 lemons) •Generous pinch of sea salt or Kosher salt •Fresh ground pepper to taste *To cook the beets, cut off any tops, scrub the roots clean, put them in a covered dish with about 1/4-inch of water in a 375°F oven, and cook until easily penetrated with a knife or fork. Alternatively, cover with water in a saucepan and simmer until tender, about 1/2 hour. Peel once they have cooled. METHOD Place all ingredients in a food processor (or blender) and pulse until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings and ingredients as desired. Chill and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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