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Crimson beet hummus with zingy garlic and lemon flavors in a radicchio bowl served with broccoli and crackers

Festive Beet Hummus

Prep time: 5 mins
Total time: 5 mins
Yield: 1 quart

Description

Ingredients

  • 3 medium cloves garlic
  • 2 medium roasted beets, cut into medium dice
  • 2 cans (15-16 oz each) chickpeas, drained (about 3 cups)
  • 6 tablespoons juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated zest from 2 to 3 lemons
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Mince garlic in a food processor. Add remaining ingredients, including a couple of big pinches of salt and several grinds of pepper; process until smooth, about a minute, adding a couple of tablespoons of water if hummus is too thick. Taste and adjust seasonings. Turn into a covered container and refrigerate until ready to use. (Can be refrigerated for at least a week.)