Beet Hummus

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Ingredients

  • 3 beets
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 large cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon spearmint, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Wrap beets in aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast beets in the preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes. Unwrap carefully; let cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes. Peel and chop into large chunks.
  4. Combine beets, garbanzo beans, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, balsamic vinegar, garlic, spearmint, cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor; blend until smooth.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

687 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.2g 36% DV
Total Fat 49g 63% DV
Carbs 54.1g 20% DV
Fiber 15.1g 54% DV
Sugar 8g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10095.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1184mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 152.8mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 3mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 746.5mg 57% DV
Iron 41mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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