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Vibrant Beet Hummus for Holiday Gatherings

Name: Vibrant Beet Hummus for Holiday Gatherings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 medium beets (approx. 1 cup), peeled and cut in half*; 1 can (15.5oz / 439g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/4 cup tahini; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt, to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; Handful of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped; Small handful of chickpeas (reserved from hummus ingredients)

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Ingredients

Hummus

2 medium beets (approx. 1 cup), peeled and cut in half*
1 can (15.5oz / 439g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt, to taste

Garnish

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Handful of flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
Small handful of chickpeas (reserved from hummus ingredients)

Preparation

Wrap beets in parchment paper and microwave on high for five minutes with a splash of water until tender, or preheat oven to 375F, wrap in foil, and bake for 45 minutes until tender. Set aside to cool.
Place all hummus ingredients in a high-powered blender or food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer hummus to a bowl, then sprinkle with fresh flat leaf parsley, sesame seeds, reserved chickpeas, and drizzle with olive oil.