Ginger Beet Hummus

About This Recipe

Spicing up your favorite hummus, this Ginger Beet Hummus has earthiness from the beets and a spicy kick from the ginger making it a fun addition to your veggies!

Ingredients

• 1 large beet (365 grams)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup cannellini beans
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 large lemon)
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 inches fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. To roast the beet: place beet in a a tinfoil pouch and cover with 1 teaspoon oil olive and salt. Wrap up the beet so no juices can escape and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until tender.
3. When beet is almost done roasting, add remaining ingredients to a high powered blender or food processor.
4. Once beet is done, unwrap and let cool for a few minutes. Carefully remove the beet from the pouch. Pour the beet juice left in the pouch into the blender.
5. Peel off the beet skin with your hands. You might want to wear gloves as the beet juice can stain your hands.
6. Chop the beet into larger pieces and place in the blender with the other ingredients. Blend until a smooth consistency forms.
7. Eat with veggies, crackers, salad, or whatever your heart desires!