Appetizer for 6

Mediterranean Beet Hummus

Name: Mediterranean Beet Hummus
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 can (13 1/2 oz) chickpeas; 1 cup roasted beets; 2/3 cup tahini; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (optional); 2 tsp lemon zest; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp kosher salt (optional); 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; fresh flat leaf parsley (optional); crackers (optional); pita bread (optional); carrot (optional)

$3.50for 450 minServes 6

Roasted beets and chickpeas blend with tahini, lemon, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil for a tangy Mediterranean dip.

Photo: themodernproper.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Canned beans, 14 oz$0.09/oz typical	14 oz	$1.21Typical price
	Beets, 0.3 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.62Typical price
	Lemons and limes, a little$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
	Juice, 2.75 oz$0.04/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.11Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.25

Swaps

Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

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50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.88 per serving$3.50 for 4

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Ingredients

1 can (13 1/2 oz) chickpeas
1 cup roasted beets
2/3 cup tahini
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
2 tsp lemon zest
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp kosher salt (optional)
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
fresh flat leaf parsley (optional)
crackers (optional)
pita bread (optional)
carrot (optional)

Steps

Drain the chickpeas and place them in a blender with the roasted beets, tahini, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes.
Blend for 2 minutes, slowly adding the olive oil until the hummus is smooth.
Chill the hummus for 40 minutes before serving.
Top with parsley if desired.

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