Williams-Sonoma #1: Beet Hummus

I know this sounds a little strange but trust me, it is delicious esp. served with cool cucumber slices for dipping!

Beet Hummus:

1 pound beets (buy them with greens still attached)

4 T tahini

1/2 cup plus 2 T lemon juice

2 T ground cumin

4 T lemon zest (4 lemons)

Cut off greens from beets and wrap the beets in foil to roast at 500 degrees for one hour. Once cool, use plastic gloves and rub off the skin of the beats (discard skin).

Blend the beets and all other ingredients in a food processor or vitamix blender. Serve with gluten free crackers, cucumbers or other veggies.