If someone ever tells you that you eat too much hummus remove them from your social circle. Nobody should tolerate that kind of negativity. Seriously though. Hummus is my favourite snack and I never get bored of it. Why? Because there are endless possibilities.
Yes, the basic hummus contains mainly chickpeas but that shouldn't stop you from creating your own version with whatever ingredient you fancy. I case you think hummus is nothing but an overrated dip check the picture below. You can make the tastiest sandwiches.
Beetroot Hummus
This colourful beetroot hummus is surely going to impress anyone you give it to. Great for barbecues, as a snack, dip or as spread on a tasty sandwich. Ingredients are listed as : metric ( imperial ).
Ingredients
- 450 g chickpeas cooked or canned
- 200 g beetroot, alternatively pickled roasted and peeled - alternatively pickled
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoon tahini
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sundried tomato chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the chickpeas into a food processor and blend until you get a dough like consistency. Add everything except the beetroot and process the hummus to desired consistency. Depending on your food processor and the chickpeas you might need more water. Lastly add the beetroot and blend for a few seconds, just until it is combined. I like to have small pieces of beetroot left but you can blend it until it is completely combined into one even mass.
- Serve instantly or chill in the fridge. This beetroot hummus keeps well for up to 4 days if stored in an airtight container and is placed in the fridge because it contains a good amount of lemon which serves as natural preservative.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Beetroot Hummus
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
234
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
423
mg
18
%
Potassium
385
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
30
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
6.4
mg
8
%
Calcium
51
mg
5
%
Iron
2.8
mg
16
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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