Ingredients
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- 1 can (14 oz/400 grams) chickpeas, drained (reserve some water)
- 7 oz (200 grams) cooked beetroots, cubed and drained
- 2 tablespoons tahini sauce
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, sliced
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon fine salt, or more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- Nuts (walnuts or pine nuts) for topping
- Seeds (sesame seeds, chia seeds, or poppy seeds) for topping
- Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, beetroots, tahini, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Blend until smooth, adding reserved chickpea liquid if needed for consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Transfer to a container and chill for 30 minutes for flavor enhancement.
- Serve topped with nuts, seeds, and a drizzle of olive oil.
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 105
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0