Roasted Beet Hummus

Rating: 3 stars

The beet flavor (if not the color) in this dip is very subtle, with a nutty edge from walnuts and walnut oil, concentrated sources of fat and flavor. Pair with crunchy crudités.

By Kimberly Holland
By Kimberly Holland
Recipe by Cooking Light July 2014

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Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Recipe Summary

hands-on:
15 mins
total:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
Serves 12 (serving size: about 2 1/2 tablespoons)
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 450°.

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  • Leave root and 1 inch stem on beet; scrub with a brush. Wrap beet in foil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 35 minutes. Add walnuts and garlic to pan. Bake 7 minutes or until nuts are toasted. Cool 10 minutes. Trim off beet root; rub off skin. Cut beet into quarters.

  • Place garlic in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add beet, and process until very finely chopped. Add walnuts, lemon rind, and remaining ingredients. Process until smooth.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
73 calories; fat 4.4g; saturated fat 0.4g; mono fat 0.9g; poly fat 2.8g; protein 2g; carbohydrates 7g; fiber 2g; cholesterolmg; ironmg; sodium 134mg; calcium 16mg.
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