Easy Beet Hummus

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No cooking or roasting of the beets is required for this delicious, beautiful beet hummus. Canned beets are used to make this hummus so it’s ready in less than 5 minutes. Serve alongside whole wheat pita chips or veggies for a super healthy appetizer or snack!

Training & Eating for Running

I’ve been training for 5K races since July. I raced at the end of September and set a personal record finishing in 21.53 minutes. I placed 2nd out of 45 women and 7th overall out of 63 people. I started a new training program for my race coming up this weekend and wanted to maximize my performance and training so I’ve been eating some very nutritious foods to fuel my body.

  • Running with Kase
  • My family after my race

Can’t Beet These Health Benefits

Beets:

  • Antioxidants: These natural compounds protect your cells from damage. Antioxidants may lower the risk of heart disease, cancer or other diseases.
  • Anti-inflammatory properties: On going inflammation in the body is linked to several diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma and obesity.
  • Fiber: Beets are high in fiber. Fiber can help you control blood sugar levels, maintain a healthy weight, lower cholesterol and stay regular.
  • Nitrates: Beets contain nitrates, which help widen blood vessels. That can help with blood pressure and may also improve athletic performance and brain function.
  • Vitamins and minerals: Beets are a good source of folate, a B-vitamin that’s especially important during pregnancy. They’re also a good source of potassium, magnesium and vitamin C.
  • The pigment in Beets can turn your urine bright red, but it’s totally harmless!

Chickpeas:

  • Also known as Garbanzo Beans.
  • Can aid in digestion, stabilize blood sugar & help with weight loss.
  • A 1 cup serving is high in protein and fiber and provides:
    • Calories: 269
    • Protein: 14.5 grams
    • Fat: 4 grams
    • Carbs: 45 grams
    • Fiber: 12.5 grams

What is Tahini?

Tahini is made by grinding sesame seeds into a paste, like almond butter or peanut butter. There are numerous health benefits to tahini you can read about here.

I served the beet hummus with diced grilled chicken for a complete lunch!
Easy Beet Hummus
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Easy Beet Hummus

Recipe by Paige MurrayCourse: AppetizerCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

2

minutes
Calories

196

kcal
Protein

6

Carbs

19

Fats

11

Fiber

4

A beautiful, healthy and tasty hummus dip made with beets and chickpeas.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz) can Beets

  • 1 (15 oz) can of Chickpeas

  • 1 teaspoon minced Garlic

  • 2 tablespoons Tahini* (can use cashew butter or almond butter)

  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice

  • 1/4 cup Extra-virgin Olive Oil

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • Optional Toppings

  • Salted Pumpkin Seeds

  • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

  • Coarse Salt

Directions

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas and the beets.
  • Add everything to a high-speed blender or food processor.
  • Turn speed on low and gradually increase the speed, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Blend together until you have reached the desired level of smoothness
  • Transfer hummus to a bowl and top with pumpkin seeds, coarse salt and a drizzle of EVOO if desired.
  • Serve with Whole-Wheat Pita Chips, Pita Bread, or Vegetables like sliced cucumber, celery or carrot sticks.
  • Cover leftovers and refrigerate!
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