Boulder-Famous Beet Hummus Recipe

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Turn Up the Beet!

Our beet hummous recipe is sure to nourish the SHINE in your life – look at that color! A long-time favorite at Shine Restaurant.

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Makes approximately 4 cups

INGREDIENTS:

• 5 Medium Beets, scrubbed

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil

• 1/4 Cup water

• 1/4 Cup Tahini Paste

• 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice

• 1-2 Small Garlic Cloves

• 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt (or to taste)

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF

2. Place whole cleaned beets in a baking pan and drizzle with olive and pour water around the beets and cover with foil.

3. Cook until the beets are easily pierced through with a fork, approximately 45 minutes

4. When beets are pierced easily with a fork, remove from the oven.

5. When cooled enough to handle, rub skins off with a cloth or paper towels. (if skins are not coming off easily, you can peel it with a knife!)

6. Chop beets and put in a food processor

7. Add tahini and lemon juice, garlic and salt and blend well.

8. Chill then Serve

Keeps for Approximately 7-10 days in the refrigerator

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