Beet Hummus
/This wonderful savory - with a hint of sweet - hummus is the ultimate heart-healthy dip rich in nitric oxide which helps reduce blood pressure and improve circulation. Pumpkin and sesame adds additional heart-healthy nutrients and support the immune and nervous system as well!
Ingredients
4 beets, peeled and roasted
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 1/2 teaspoons za’atar (or 1 teaspoon oregano and 1/2 teaspoon thyme)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Olive oil (to taste)
Instructions
To roast beets, preheat the oven to 400.
Wash your beets.and clip greens off where they meet the beet roots. Place in a dutch oven or other lidded pot that can go in your oven. Drizzle with olive oil and roast for 30 minutes (small size) to 45 minutes (for larger).
When they are cool-ish, pare off skins by cutting the bottoms and carefully skinning. To avoid getting beet juice all over your counter you can do this on a cutting board with parchment paper.
Place beets in food processor and add tahini, lemon juice, garlic and pumpkin seeds. Pulse until mixed well.
Add spices and salt and while pulsing, drizzle in olive oil to taste.
Keeps in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. Serve with your favorite seeded cracker or cut-up veggies!
