DIY Black Tahini and Beet Hummus Recipe

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Updated August 30, 2018

Note: Black sesame seed tahini is made from black sesame seeds and can be found in some specialty middle eastern shops. If you can't find it, substitute regular tahini.

DIY Black Tahini and Beet Hummus Recipe

Recipe Details

DIY Black Tahini and Beet Hummus Recipe

Active 15 mins

Total 15 mins

Serves 10 servings

Makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

4 medium beets (about 8 ounces), roasted, peeled, and cubed
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
2 tablespoons black tahini (see notes)
3 tablespoons juice from 1 to 2 lemons
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 medium clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional as needed
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves

Directions

Combine beets, chickpeas, cumin, tahini, lemon juice, vinegar, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. With machine running, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Season with salt to taste. Serve, drizzling with extra olive oil and sprinkling with parsley.

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DIY Black Tahini

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
121	Calories
8g	Fat
11g	Carbs
3g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 10
Amount per serving
Calories	121
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 221mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 4mg	21%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 172mg	4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.