
Food Security and Sustainability
Add roasted beets to hummus for a bright and colorful dip that will entice kids and adults alike to eat their veggies. Serve with baby carrots, cucumber slices, radishes or whole-wheat pita bread for dipping.
Ingredients
15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup peeled and chopped roasted beets*
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Directions
Before you begin: Wash your hands.
*How to Roast Beets:
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2 tablespoons
Serves 14
Calories: 52; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 0.5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 80mg; Total Carbohydrate: 3g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Protein: 1g.
Jessica Cox, RD, is a culinary nutritionist and chef based in Birmingham, Ala.
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