Serves 8 | Prep Time 10 minutes | Cook Time 20 minutes
• 2 cups peeled, chopped beets
• 1 cup water, for cooking beets
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 15 ounces Eden Garbanzo Beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 Tbsp Eden Roasted Sesame Tahini
• 2 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tbsp cooking water from beets
• 1/2 tsp Eden Ground Cumin
• 1/4 tsp Eden Ground Coriander
• 3/4 tsp Eden Sea Salt
• 1 pinch Eden Black Pepper
• 2 Tbsp Eden Pistachios, whole or chopped for garnish
Place the beets and water in a small saucepan, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer about 20 minutes until tender. Remove, drain, reserve cooking liquid, and let the beets cool slightly.
Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Place in a serving bowl, garnish with pistachios and serve with warm pita or raw vegetables.
Per serving: 148 calories, 9g fat (51% calories from fat), 5g protein, 14g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 225mg sodium