Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe

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.

1. Combine chickpeas, beets, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor. Cover and process until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.

Jessica Cox, RD, is a culinary nutritionist and chef based in Birmingham, Ala.