Beet Hummus with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon tahini (roasted sesame seed paste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (15-ounce) can unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 3-ounce beet, peeled
- Parchment Paper
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts
- 1 tablespoon microgreens (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Combine tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, chickpeas, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, water, and garlic clove in the bowl of a food processor. Wrap beet in parchment paper. Microwave at HIGH 3 minutes or until tender. Let stand 5 minutes; quarter beet. Add beet, honey, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper to food processor with chickpea mixture; process until smooth. Top hummus with blue cheese, walnuts, and microgreens, if desired.
Source: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/beet-hummus-blue-cheese-walnuts
