Roast beetroot hummus
Recipe by Healthy Made Tasty
INGREDIENTS
- 2 medium sized beetroots, skin on
- 400g can no added salt chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup tahini
- ½ large lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- ¼ tsp cumin
- 3-4 tbsp water
- Pinch of salt
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
60 minutes
Serves 8
0.75 serves of vegetables per serving’
METHOD
- Pre-heat oven to 200oC. Wrap each beetroot in foil and roast for 1-2 hours (depending on size) until soft. Remove from the oven and cool. Peel and chop into chunks.
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Place all ingredients in a food processor with only one tablespoon of water. Process until smooth. Add more water, one tablespoon at a time until the desired thickness is reached. Add a pinch of salt.
TIP
- Portion and freeze for up to 2 months
- Beetroot stains, so protect your benchtops and wear gloves when peeling and slicing it.
Nutrition Tip
- Chickpeas are a source of plant-based protein and fibre. No-added-salt varieties are preferred to reduce sodium intake.