Appetizer for 6
Mediterranean Beet Hummus
Roasted beets and chickpeas blend with tahini, lemon, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil for a tangy Mediterranean dip.
$3.50for 4 servings
$0.88 per serving$3.50 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: themodernproper.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MediterraneanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetAppetizersSnacksNo-cook
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.21Typical price |
| Beets$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.25 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 can (13 1/2 oz) chickpeas
- 1 cup roasted beets
- 2/3 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp kosher salt (optional)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- fresh flat leaf parsley (optional)
- crackers (optional)
- pita bread (optional)
- carrot (optional)
Steps
- Drain the chickpeas and place them in a blender with the roasted beets, tahini, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Blend for 2 minutes, slowly adding the olive oil until the hummus is smooth.
- Chill the hummus for 40 minutes before serving.
- Top with parsley if desired.
Swaps
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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