Beetroot hummus

Step 1
Steam or cook beetroot in a large saucepan of boiling water until tender. The beetroot is cooked when a skewer goes through the flesh easily.

Step 2
Remove from the saucepan and cool. Peel and chop into chunks.

Step 3
Place cooked beetroot, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and cumin in a food processor with only one tablespoon of water.

Step 4
Process until smooth. Add more water, one tablespoon at a time until the desired thickness is reached. Add a pinch of salt.

TIP: Beetroot stains, so protect your benchtops and wear gloves when peeling and slicing it.

Food safety tip: If you are packing for lunch, hummus needs to be kept cold so pack an ice brick. 

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