Holiday Beet and Mint Hummus
A colorful beet hummus with a hint of mint that is perfect for entertaining during the holidays.
Servings: 14 servings
Ingredients
Hummus
- 2 cups chickpeas drained
- 1 roasted beet
- 1/4 cup tahini paste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup water depending on thickness of hummus
- 6 leaves fresh mint
Toppings
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp pine nuts optional
- 1 sprig fresh mint choose top of the sprig
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas, roasted beet, tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic cloves, and salt to a blender or food processor.
- Blend ingredients until combined. Add water if hummus is too thick or to desired consistency.
- Spoon out hummus into a serving dish. Twirl spoon into the hummus to create a "well" for the olive oil. Drizzle olive oil on top of the hummus, sprinkle on the pine nuts, and top with a sprig of fresh mint.
- Serve on a platter with toasted pita bread and fresh colorful vegetables. Place leftovers in grab and go style containers inside the fridge for quick and healthy on-the-go snacks throughout the week.
Notes
* For smoother hummus use dried chickpeas. Soak the dried chickpeas overnight, rinse and then boil in plenty of water with 1 tbsp baking soda for about an hour, rinse thoroughly. Try to remove as many chickpea shells as you can.