Roast beetroot hummus
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
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.
stir.
TIP
- Portion and freeze for up to 2 months
- Beetroot stains, so protect your benchtops and wear gloves when peeling and slicing it.
Recipe by Cancer Council’s Healthy Lunch Box – visit the Healthy Lunch Box website for more.
