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Beet Hummus

Course Appetizer
Author Joel MacPherson and Dana Harrison

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp sesame oil or an additional 1 Tbsp tahini
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice add more if you wish
  • 1 quart jar of pressure-canned beets
  • ¼ cup beet stock the liquid the beets were preserved in
  • Olive oil optional

Instructions

  • Place the garlic in a blender, and chop until fine.
  • Add the tahini, cumin, sesame oil, and lemon juice to the blender. Scrape the sides to make sure the garlic is incorporated, and blend for 10 seconds.
  • Add the beets and blend until smooth. Add the beet stock, 1 Tbsp at a time, until the hummus achieves the texture you like (you may not use the whole ¼ cup, or you may have to add more). I prefer to chill the hummus in the freezer for a few minutes before eating, but that’s optional. Serve in a bowl and top with a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

PANTRY RAID: Replace the sesame oil with chili oil, serve under a layer of fermented hot peppers, or serve with lots of pickles.