beet hummus

Ingredients

• 2 medium cooked beets, room temperature and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 can (19 oz./540ml) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 large cloves garlic, cut into pieces
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons homemade tahini
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1.2 teaspoons za'atar
• 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground himalayan pink salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest, for garnish