Beet Hummus

Beet Hummus Ingredients

1/4 cup avocado oil2-3 medium garlic cloves, peeled & minced2 tsp. sea salt1 Tbs. ground cuminJuice & zest from 1/2 of a medium lemon3 large red beets, peeled & chopped1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)

Garnish

2 Tbs. olive or avocado oil1 Tbs. black or white sesame seedsOptional: Fresh cilantro or parsley, minced

Instructions

PREHEAT oven to 400F.ADD avocado oil, garlic, sea salt, ground cumin, lemon juice and zest to a mixing bowl and whisk until well-combined.TOSS the peeled & chopped beets in the mixture until fully coated.ARRANGE on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.ROAST in the oven for 30-40 minutes, tossing at the halfway mark, until the beets are soft and caramelized.REMOVE from the oven, blend in a food processor or blender with the tahini, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, then pour into a bowl and garnish with olive or avocado oil, sesame seeds and optional cilantro or parsley.Note: Any beets will work in this recipe, try it with red, yellow or orange! You can save the beet greens and saute them with ghee, garlic, sea salt and black pepper for a tasty side of greens, you can also juice them! If you do not have tahini, you can also use almond butter or walnut butter, yum!