Beetroot Hummus
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
A delicious and nutritious beetroot hummus, packed with protein and fibre, perfect as a Mezze side dish or snack.
Ingredients
- 400g (14oz) cooked beetroot
- 200g (7oz) chickpeas
- 2 cloved of garlic
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1/2 lemon juice
- 20g (0.7 oz) crumbled feta
- 6 Kalamata olives
Instructions
- Combine the chickpeas, beetroot, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini and garlic in a blender and blend until a smooth consistency
- Top with feta and Kalamata olives
- Serve with vegetable crudites, as part of a mezze, with seed crackers or with pita as a snack or lunchtime meal.
Notes
This is a super easy and delicious snack or meal that can quickly be prepared. Chickpeas are packed with protein and fibre. Beetroot contains betaine which is helpful in lowering blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose, and acts as an antioxidant, protecting against cancer and DNA damage, and supporting sports performance.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 90g (3.5oz)Amount Per Serving: Calories: 118kcalTotal Fat: 6.7gNet Carbohydrates: 8.5gFiber: 2.9gProtein: 3.7g
