Beet Hummus
Fall in love with beet hummus, a stunning dip and spread that gives you all the nutritious benefits of beets in the most delicious of ways. Beet hummus without chickpeas provides a tasty treat you can indulge in with reckless abandon. Whether for your sandwiches, pastas, or a quick appetizer, everyone will love this beetroot hummus!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 123kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.2 pounds Organic Love Beets (2 packages) or 1 pound of fresh beets, washed, trimmed, and boiled for 30-45 minutes
- 1/3 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup tahini
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add beets, lemon juice, garlic, tahini, and salt to a high-speed blender (or food processor) and blend on high for 30-60 seconds (until smooth and creamy).
- Serve with your favorite fresh herbs, pita bread, olives, and veggies.
Notes
Nutrition For Mental Health
One cup of boiled beetroot is 88% water! It contains 1.6 grams of protein, 9.6 grams of carbohydrates (2.8 grams of fiber), and 0.2 grams of fat. Beets are a great source of antioxidants and folate. They also contain manganese, copper, potassium, magnesium, iron, and vitamin C. Copper is an important trace mineral that we get through the foods we eat. Adequate dietary copper intake is associated with a lower risk of depression. Storage Tips
Grab an airtight container and put this beet hummus in your fridge to enjoy for up to 4-5 days. You can also make a big batch and portion it out in airtight freezer containers, which will keep for up to 2 months.
One cup of boiled beetroot is 88% water! It contains 1.6 grams of protein, 9.6 grams of carbohydrates (2.8 grams of fiber), and 0.2 grams of fat. Beets are a great source of antioxidants and folate. They also contain manganese, copper, potassium, magnesium, iron, and vitamin C. Copper is an important trace mineral that we get through the foods we eat. Adequate dietary copper intake is associated with a lower risk of depression. Storage Tips
Grab an airtight container and put this beet hummus in your fridge to enjoy for up to 4-5 days. You can also make a big batch and portion it out in airtight freezer containers, which will keep for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
