Saturday, September 29, 2012

Beet Hummus


This hot pink hummus will dazzle your guests!  My friend Hilary made a beet dip for a potluck at my house and everyone couldn't get enough of the sweet and tangy dip.  I was inspired to make my own using a little lime juice and tahini and it turned out beautifully.  Feel free to play around with this recipe.  Also, please don't throw out the beet greens- they are so yummy and nutritious - just saute them with some garlic and enjoy!

Ingredients
  • 4 medium beets, chopped into quarters
  • 2 large cloves of garlic, peeled
  • 1 tbs of sesame tahini
  • 2 juicy limes
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 1 tsp of pepper
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
Directions
  1. Roast beets and garlic in a little olive oil in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 400 degrees F.  (If you want to save time you can steam the beets and garlic for about about 15 minutes.)
  2. In a food processor, process the beets and garlic.
  3. Add the tahini, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and blend until smooth and delicious!
  4. Enjoy with some gluten free crackers, carrots, or spread on a gluten free sandwich!



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