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red beet hummus as appetizer

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Pat Duran
Las Vegas, NV

Recipe from the Vidya Newsletter.A great vegetarian food for your next game day or party. This Lebanese recipe has orange juice, garlic, lemon, cayenne, and beets....

(1 rating)
yield 2 to 3 cups
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Food Processor

Ingredients For red beet hummus as appetizer

  • 4 md
    red beets, peeled and cubed(wear gloves)
  • 1 c
    tahini paste
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 tsp
    each cumin,coriander, and sea salt
  • 2 clove
    garlic
  • juice
    each of 1 lemon and 1 orange
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne

How To Make red beet hummus as appetizer

  • 1
    Heat oven to 425^. Using gloves peel and cube the beets, toss in the olive oil and spread on a sprayed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 40-45 minutes, or until beets are soft.
  • 2
    Remove from oven and cool. Then put the beets in a food processor or high-speed blender. Add remaining ingredients and puree until creamy.
  • 3
    Adjust spices to your liking, adding more salt, and other spices as desired. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil before serving. This will keep in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container.
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