Recipe: Roasted beet hummus
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This colorful dip offers a protein-rich source of fiber that may help reduce inflammation.
Who doesn’t love a good dip? Here’s a new twist on an old standby that provides protein and fiber.
Research has found that beets offer huge health benefits. They are low in cholesterol and fat. And they’re high in fiber, which supports digestive health.
Beets are the richest natural source of dietary nitrates. Our bodies convert nitrates into nitric oxide. This compound relaxes and widens blood vessels. That improves blood flow and blood pressure, which helps heart health. Nitric oxide can also boost your daily workout by increasing the delivery of oxygen to your muscles.
~6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 whole beet with the greens removed
- 1 15-ounce can unsalted chickpeas/white beans, mostly drained
- Zest from 1 large lemon
- Juice from ½ large lemon
- 2 large cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- ¼ cup mashed avocado
- Salt & pepper to taste, as needed
Directions
Wrap the beet in aluminum foil and place in an oven preheated to 400 degrees.
Bake for about 45 minutes.
Remove beet from oven. Let it cool, then peel the skin off.
Cut beet into smaller pieces and put them in a food processor. Blend until small bits remain.
Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasonings, as needed with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
If the consistency is too thick, add water to thin it.
Serve with fresh veggies or chips.
Keeps in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutritional facts (per serving): 90 calories, 3g fat, 35mg sodium, 13g carbohydrates, 4g protein, 4g fiber, 0g added sugar
