Red Beet Hummus

Ingredients:

• 4 medium beets, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• Zest of one large lemon, finely minced
• Sea salt, fresh pepper, to taste
• Finishing Touches:
• 2-4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
• Crumbled goat cheese
• Cucumber slices
• Pita bread

Instructions:

Place beets in a small pot of water and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
Drain well. Place all ingredients, except cilantro, in a food processor and pulse to make a smooth paste. Chill when not serving.

To serve, offer with pita bread or as an appetizer, spread on cucumber rounds or slices, topped with cilantro and a crumbled goat cheese.

Makes 2 cups

Comments:

Red Beet Hummus
Pretty in pink, indeed. This is a gourmet hummus that is making the restaurant rounds. I like it with pita breads or atop a spinach salad or as a condiment with poached salmon.