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Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) beets, drained and rinsed or 12 (2 inches round) cooked from fresh
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 2 Tablespoons sesame tahini (optional)
Directions
- In a blender or food processor, combine beets, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and tahini, if desired. Blend until smooth. For a thinner consistency, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water or beet juice.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes:
- Serve with carrot, celery or jicama sticks.
- Make a chunky version if you don't have a blender or food processor; mash beets with a potato masher or fork to desired consistency. Add remaining ingredients and water or beet juice if needed.
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