Beet Hummus

With summer in full swing, a quick and healthy snack that doesn’t require a stove is the perfect solution to any busy schedule.  Beets give this dish a beautiful red hue along with many added nutritional benefits. Hummus is delicious and full of fiber and protein on its own but enhance it with a little sweetness from beets you have a beautiful crowd-pleasing dish that will sure have people coming back for more.

Ingredients

1 can garbanzo Beans (rinsed and drained)

¼ cup of Tahini

1/3 cup lemon juice

1-2 cloves garlic (minced)

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp paprika

2 tablespoons of Green Foods Beet Essence

1/3 cup olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Blend garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic, Beet Essence and salt/pepper in food processor. While blending, stream in olive oil until desired smoothness.