Beetroot & Chickpea Hummus | Sailing Chef | Episode 1

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is lower in calories and nut-free.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often more affordable.

Sail to Beirut for inspiration on beetroot hummus.

Use cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and keep some of the cooking liquid for consistency.

Add salt baked beetroots and two green chilies to the chickpeas for spice.

Incorporate tahini, black pepper, juice of one lemon, and olive oil into the mixture.

Add a little water from the chickpeas to adjust consistency.

Mix in plain yogurt, red chili powder, and cumin powder for flavor.

Blend the mixture until vibrant and smooth, adjusting lemon juice to taste.

Prepare pita bread by brushing with olive oil and sprinkling with zatar spice.

Heat a pan and grill the pita bread until warm and slightly crispy.

Serve the beetroot hummus with warm pita bread and black olives.

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