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Pink beet hummus filling a large bowl and surrounded by salad ingredients.
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Lemon Beet Hummus

The best quick oil-free lemon beet hummus that's ready in 5 minutes, vegan, and satisfies a whole food plant-based lifestyle. See instructions for the salad in the notes.
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Plant Diversity: Striving for 30 different plants per week
The number of plants in this recipe: at least 4 plants 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 150.62kcal

Equipment

  • cutting board and knife small (for lemon)
  • zester or small grater for zest
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • strong blender or food processor (though won't be as smooth)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chickpeas 2 15-ounce (low sodium) canned or cooked
  • ½ cup pickled beets with pickling liquid (alternate spoonfuls beets and liquid)
  • ¼ cup tahini or almond butter
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest about one medium lemon
  • ⅛ cup lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules
  • ½ teaspoon salt up to 1 teaspoon if desired
  • ½ cup filtered water or more to smooth

Instructions

  • Blend all the ingredients until smooth in a high-speed blender, using the tamper if necessary. Add more water if you need to thin it out. Enjoy!
  • Store in a refrigerated sealed container for up to a few days.

Notes

Any white beans can substitute for the chickpeas.
For a deeper pink color, add more pickled beets, reducing the water by the same amount. Alternatively, stir in sprinkled beet root powder.
If you're watching your sodium, keep in mind there is sodium in the pickled beets. Omit the salt, if needed. It should still be tasty!
 
Instructions for the salad pictured in the article:
    1. Spread Lemon Beet Hummus on each plate.
    1. Sprinkle a layer of Spiced Quinoa over the hummus.
    1. Add any vegetables and herbs you like. The herb I'm using here is lemon balm - so delicious on this salad!
    1. Add a drizzle of thick aged balsamic vinegar or glaze, if you'd like.
    1. Serve and enjoy thoroughly.

Nutrition

Calories: 150.62kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.8g | Protein: 6.93g | Fat: 5.59g | Saturated Fat: 0.73g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.46g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.86g | Sodium: 317.68mg | Potassium: 237.17mg | Fiber: 5.3g | Sugar: 3.62g | Vitamin A: 24.46IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2.32mg