Beet Humus

Kimberly Roberto (Co-author of Maximized Living's Nutrition Plan) found pink humus at Publix, so we had to try some for Valenspine's Day at the office! A quick check of the ingredients at the store revealed the typical unwanted oils so it was going to have to be homemade. With canned beans and beets, this goes together in a flash in a food processor and is so yummy! The beets are a Core Plan and not Advanced Plan as it is high on the glycemic-index. In this recipe the beets are only used for the color and there is such a small percentage that I feel very comfortable eating this dish though I am on the Advanced Plan.

Ingredients:

2 - 15 ounce cans Organic Great Northern Beans

2 - 4 pieces of cooked beets (organic if possible)

1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lemon

2 - 3 cloves fresh garlic

3/4 tsp sea salt

1 T Olive Oil

1/4 cup sesame tahini

dash of cayenne (Optional)

Put all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth and pink. If it gets too stiff, you can add a little of the beet juice. Add more beet if it is not pink enough. Enjoy with Mary's Gone Crackers (Core Plan), homemade flax crackers, or raw veggies.