Beet Chickpea And Almond Dip Food

ROASTED BEET HUMMUS

Steps:

• See roasting instructions here.
• Once your beet is cooled and peeled, quarter it and place it in your food processor. Blend until only small bits remain.
• Add remaining ingredients except for olive oil and blend until smooth.
• Drizzle in olive oil as the hummus is mixing.
• Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, lemon juice, or olive oil if needed. If it's too thick, add a bit of water.
• Will keep in the fridge for up to a week.

ALMOND CHEDDAR APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce; stir in cheese, onion, almonds and bacon.
• Cut bread into 1/2 inch slices; spread with cheese mixture. Cut slices in half; place on a greased baking sheet.
• Bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes or until bubbly.

BEET, CHICKPEA AND ALMOND DIP

Steps:

• Cook beets in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and place into food processor, add garbanzo benas, almonds, oil and garlic and blend until smooth. Add vinegar and blend, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve with pita chips or veggies for dipping.

CREAMY BEET HUMMUS

Steps:

• In the large bowl of a food processor fitted with blade, place chickpeas, cooked beets, tahini, garlic, lemon juice. Season with salt and spices.
• Run processor for a bit, and while it's running, add 2 ice cubes (this helps whip the beet hummus to a nice creamy consistency.)
• Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. Run processor again if the hummus is too thick yet, adding a little more ice as it runs (you can let it run for 4 minutes or so until you reach your desired creamy texture.)
• Transfer beet hummus to a bowl. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle feta and parsley on top. Serve with pita wedges or homemade pita chips and veggies for dipping.

BEET, CHICKPEA, AND ALMOND DIP WITH PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Cook beet in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain; place in processor. Add garbanzo beans, 3/4 cup oil, almonds, and garlic. Blend until smooth. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and blend well. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and additional vinegar, if desired. Transfer dip to medium bowl. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush pita breads on both sides with oil; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Cut each bread into 8 wedges. Arrange wedges on rimmed baking sheets. Bake until lightly brown and crisp, about 12 minutes. Cool chips on sheets.
• Place dip in center of platter. Surround with chips and serve.