Boulder-Famous Beet Hummus Recipe

NUTRITION
Written By Jessica

Turn Up the Beet!

Our beet hummous recipe is sure to nourish the SHINE in your life – look at that color! A long-time favorite at Shine Restaurant.

Makes approximately 4 cups

INGREDIENTS:

  • 5 Medium Beets, scrubbed

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/4 Cup water

  • 1/4 Cup Tahini Paste

  • 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice

  • 1-2 Small Garlic Cloves

  • 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt (or to taste)

PREPARATION:

  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF

  2. Place whole cleaned beets in a baking pan and drizzle with olive and pour water around the beets and cover with foil.

  3. Cook until the beets are easily pierced through with a fork, approximately 45 minutes

  4. When beets are pierced easily with a fork, remove from the oven.

  5. When cooled enough to handle, rub skins off with a cloth or paper towels. (if skins are not coming off easily, you can peel it with a knife!)

  6. Chop beets and put in a food processor

  7. Add tahini and lemon juice, garlic and salt and blend well.

  8. Chill then Serve

Keeps for Approximately 7-10 days in the refrigerator

 
Jessica

Masters in Holistic Nutrition. Restaurant Owner and Chef Creative. Master Reiki Practitioner. Yoga and Meditation devotee. All for 20+ years.

I love inspiring individuals and families how to create delicious foods to nourish your SHINE. You can find me on my mountain bike, snowboard, cruising in our family van, foraging mushrooms deep in a wooded forest or at one of our programs locally or globally. Living in Boulder, Colorado with my two beautiful daughters and Czech husband who I am sure you will see along the way!

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