Garlic Beet Hummus

Makes 2 cups

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 medium (or 2 small) beets, halved and steam until fork tender
• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 6 large cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• Juice of one large lemon
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil

Directions:

1. Add steamed beets, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a food processor or blender and pulse until mostly smooth. Scrape down the sides with a spatula as needed.
2. While the machine is running on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Mix until smooth.
3. Serve immediately garnished with a bit of minced garlic or a drizzle of olive oil. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week.

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