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