Energizing Snack: Beet Hummus with Cucumber Rounds
Cucumber’s potassium and high water content aid hydration, while beets contain nitrates to boost endurance.
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Cucumber’s potassium and high water content aid hydration, while beets contain nitrates to boost endurance.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups no-salt-added canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 2-inch-diameter cooked beets, boiled, roasted, or canned
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp tahini
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 3 cucumbers, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds
Preparation
Place first 6 ingredients in a food processor. Purée until smooth, 2–3 minutes; spoon hummus into a serving bowl. Serve with cucumber rounds for dipping.
See also Whole-Wheat Pita With Hummus, Cucumbers, and Tomatoes
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 4
- Calories 176
- Carbohydrate Content 30 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 3 g
- Fiber Content 7 g
- Protein Content 9 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 0 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g