Beet-and-Lentil Hummus
Serve this colorful hummus with raw vegetables, such as carrot or celery sticks, red bell pepper, cucumber, or broccoli.
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Serve this colorful hummus with raw vegetables, such as carrot or celery sticks, red bell pepper, cucumber, or broccoli.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup black beluga lentils, rinsed and soaked overnight
- 2 medium beets, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 2 Tbs. tahini paste
- 2 Tbs. cold-pressed olive oil
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
- 1 tsp. sea salt
Preparation
1. Drain and rinse soaked lentils. Bring lentils, beets, and 1 cup water to a boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
2. Drop garlic into food processor while running to finely chop. Add tahini, oil, lemon juice, zest, and salt; process until creamy. Add lentils and beets, and blend on high until smooth. Season to taste.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 285
- Carbohydrate Content 26 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 16 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 11 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 583 mg
- Sugar Content 4 g