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Hummus with Red Beets – Pancarlı Humus

December 2, 2014 by Yasemin Ari Leave a Comment

Hummus with Red Beets

Ingredients:

  • 1 small-medium beet (1 cup)
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained
  • 2 table spoons tahini (sesame paste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • Juice of 1 lemon (2-3 table spoons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
  • 1/4 tea spoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • salt to taste

Garnish:

  • 3-4 table spoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoons pistachios, shelled and coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional)

Directions:
Place beet and water in a pot, bring to a boil over medium high heat. Lower the heat to medium and let it simmer until the beet is tender (15- 20 minutes). Let it cool to room temperature. Peel, cut into 1/2 in cubes and set aside.

Place all ingredients other than the garnish ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle olive oil over the hummus. Sprinkle with pistachios and fresh dill. Serve with pita bread wedges or crackers.

Afiyet Olsun! Bon Appetit!

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Hummus with Red Beets

Filed Under: Appetizers/Starters, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: Beet Hummus, Gluten Free, Hummus, Vegan, Vegetarian

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