Amazing Beet Hummus

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.

2. Store in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

3. Serve with reduced-fat pita chips or sliced cucumbers, carrots or celery.

Makes 38 tablespoons (about 2⅓ cups)

 

Shopping Tip-You’ll find packages of cooked whole beets in the produce section of most supermarkets. I bought it at Trader Joe’s.

Prep Tip -To cook fresh beets: Cut off any tops, scrub roots clean, put them inPlace in a preheated 375 oven, and cook until easily penetrated with a knife or fork. Alternatively, cover with water in a saucepan and simmer until tender, about ½ hour. Peel once they have cooled.

Weight Watchers (old points) 1
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 1

SKINNY FACTS: for 1 tablespoon hummus
20 calories, 1g fat, 1g protein, 2g carbs, 0g fiber, 40mg sodium, 1g sugar

 

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