A RECIPE FOR PINK!

Among the many yummy dishes my daughter-in-law served at my grand boy's recent first birthday extravaganza, was Beet Hummus!

Under her direction, she let me whip up a batch of this healthy and tasty dish!

Starting with fresh beets and garlic. . .  

 

that are roasted, then peeled and  chopped. . . 

then placed in a food processor with great northern beans and a bit of olive oil, lemon juice and salt. . . .

you end up with this amazing PINK treat. . . which is so great when served with pita chips!

 

NOW, this is what you get when you take a normally squeaky clean little birthday boy and a serving of Beet Hummus. . . .  

 

well, what more can I say?   

OK, I'll say it. . . . TOO CUTE FOR WORDS!!!! :)

 
 
   Here is the recipe for this dish.  You can find it on this link (here) for "WEELICOUS".

Red Beet & White Bean Hummus (Makes 3 Cups)

1 Medium Beet
1 15 Oz Can White Beans, rinsed and drained
1 Large Garlic Clove, unpeeled
Juice of 1/2 Lemon (about 1/2 Tbsp)
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1 Tsp Salt

1. Preheat over to 400 degrees.
2. Wash beet well and place with garlic clove on a sheet of foil. Bring up sides of foil and fold to make a packet leaving room for heat to circulate inside the packet containing the beet and garlic.
3. Bake for 45 minutes or until beet is tender when poked with a knife.
4. Remove skin off of the garlic and the beet (I use a zip lock bag on my hand and slip the skin off so my hand doesn’t turn red).
5. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
6. Serve.

THE STONE RABBIT isn't fond of beets, so he went on line and found a delicious recipe for. . . 

 

     CARROT HUMMUS!!!!!  

Here he is, getting ready to send it out to all of this rabbit friends!  He also said that if you want a copy, just go to this link at EVERY DAY HEALTH !!!

 

I hope you enjoyed this little PINK recipe. . . I KNOW you will enjoy lots of other pinks at HOW SWEET THE SOUND!  Beverly will have a long list of bloggers, just waiting for your visit!!!

 

 Oh, one more thing. . . .our very own Pink Saturday Lynn, of THE VINTAGE NEST, is having an amazing giveaway!!!  Please be sure you visit her and sign up for the chance to win the outstanding treasures that talented gal has pulled together!!!!

DANA

Comments

[nannykim]

Hmmm, have you changed your blog? I didn't recognize it! Finally a healthy recipe!!! I love hummus, and have never tried this.....not sure what I think of it!! Pink food just does not seem appealing to me....but....well....hmmmmmm. I do like beets....so maybe?!

[Debra She Who Seeks]

Beet hummus . . . Ukrainians the world over thank you. Another use for beets besides borscht!

[Lynn @thevintagenest]

Awwwww...you are just too sweet for words. A great big pink smile is on my face right now. Thank you Dana for the mention and button! Hope you have a fun weekend planned...as for me....you know where I will be....on the road treasure hunting! xoxoxo
P.S. I love hummus but am trying to figure out a way to make it without oil. Probably not possible. ugh!

[Nancy Jane York]

Oh I would love this !!

[Nancy]

Hi Dana - That little guy is beyond adorable! And...I think that beet concoction sounds delicious! I love beets about any way they are prepared but I had no idea that you could oven roast them like that. Thanks for the recipe and how perfect for Pink Saturday. Hope your weekend is a perfect one and that it's cooler now. xoxo Nancy

[Darlene]

OOOOooo that really sounds delicious!! Your little grandson is SOOOOO cute enjoying that beet hummus!♥

[Lynn@HappierThanAPigInMud]

Oh this sounds so good and looks great! (Even schmeared all over that little cutie!) I will be trying it, have a great weekend:@)

[Cheri]

Dana, although I'm sure you are a great cook I'm sorry to say this to you but.....YUCK!!!! This south GA gal doesn't think she will have any of that. I can't fathom why anyone could/would/should eat BEETS! But sure hope you enjoy your hummus! Never had any of that either. How 'bout some grits or sweet potato pie????

[Cailin Yates]

beet hummus looks like fun! I bet I can get my girls to eat this!

[Nancy Jane York]

Hi Dana,
Yes Kenai is very close to us about 75 miles up the road. The weather has been spectacular the last few days here and everyone is getting in some fishing. My husband even put his boat in the water and will go out tomorrow. The weather says rain on Sun. we're not having a very nice summer this year.
Hope the hubby brings home some nice Alaskan salmon.
Take Care Nan

[Pat@Back Porch Musings]

I like hummus but never heard of beet hummus. Sounds good. I love beets...usually have them just plain or pickled.

Happy Pink Saturday, Dana!

[patti]

I have never heard of beet hummus! I love beets - and I love pink - maybe it's worth a try!

Hugs, Patti

[bj]

Like Patti, I've never heard of this. I do love beets, but have never tried any kind of hummus. Not even sure just what it is....:)
One thing I AM sure of...that is the cutest little fella...clean or covered in beets!!
Happiest Pinks..
xo bj

[Beverly]

I love hummus, and I've never heard of beet hummus. But, we do love beets, so I will give it a try.

Your little fellow sure makes it look tempting. Just look at that sweet grin.

Happy Pink Saturday, Dana.

[Carol @ Old Glory Cottage]

I love beets, and I love hummus! I've thought about making my own hummus, and now that I see how easy it is, I'm going to jot down the recipe. Minus the beets, because I'm the only one who will eat them over here!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Carol

[Sherry]

Happy Pink Saturday Dana Sweetie...
What a beautiful share today. That little beet hummus face is PRICELESS.
It looks so pretty all mixed in a bowl, and No I have never tried this,
but how can one say they don't like something if they haven't tried it.
I am printing this recipe and giving it a try.

Now Stone Rabbit I just don't think carrot hummus would work. I am not
a big fan of carrots unless they are cooked in a roast. Sorry, but you
can eat my share okay? Love you Stone Rabbit and it is always such a joy
to see your ears pop up in the post somewhere.

Have a gorgeous weekend Dana Sweetie. May it be blessed with memories.

Country hugs and much love, Sherry

[jeanne]

Hi Dana, this is just darling. I love beets and this sounds delicious. Your grand boy is adorable and he like beets too.

Yes, I did flowers for my friends wedding. Just two bouquets. They look pretty but I am no expert on flower arrangements. HA! they are very simple and kind of country which is just what the bride wanted. We picked the flowers from the gardens at my sister's home and some from mine. No cost just some fun for me to make them. I didn't take a photo yet but I am getting ready to go to our church early to get some.
Gotta run.
Love ya, Jeanne

[[email protected]]

Dana, Not even in my most organic Hippy days did I ever dream of Beet Humus...hubby and I are super fond of roasted red pepper humus...I like plain with lots of garlic, but beet humus is a new one for me. I would love to try it! Maybe Nancy and I can get Chef Jeff to make us some.
Have a Pink Week...see you next Saturday.

[gena]

I must say, I'm not a fan of beets or of Hummus for that matter - but the pinkness could make me try it !
I hope you're enjoying your weekend !
gena
www.thehouseonlavenderhill.blogspot.com

[Sandy]

Now that's a new one to me...never heard of beet hummus. Looks like the birthday grandboy enjoyed it. My oh my, one year old already, doesn't seem possible!

[pat h]

Hi Dana, love hummus... and a big fan of beets also will try this one and what a cute little one. No it doesn't seem possible one year old already where does the time go???? have a great week....Pat H

[Libby]

I just found your blog through Darlene's blog (Darlene's Days) I am sure glad that I did! I have enjoyed reading and looking at your pictures! I laughed out loud several times!! Thanks for sharing!
Libby

[Sue]

I thought I'd take some time to visit a few sorority sisters today! I love hummus, but I've never even heard of beet hummus. I think it is amazing that sweet baby will eat it! I love beets too...so why not?

Sue

[Judi @Cranberryblossom]

Hi Dana
I've never heard of a beet hummus. It does sound good and looks good too.
The sweet little birthday baby vouches for loving it too!
How very sweet.
have a lovely day
Judi

[jeanne]

Hi Dana, I can picture you in your work room crafting away. I am sure you are making something I would love. You never show us what you make for all these shows? What do you and Bonnie sell? Antiques and crafts? I am curious as heck. HA!

I have had a busy week and here it is Thursday already. The weekend after this we go to Waynesville, NC to my brother's 50th wedding anniversary. Waynesville is less than an hour from here. Their children chose that location because it is central to where a lot of family and friends of theirs live. I know it will be a lovely party and many of our family are coming from all over to attend. A kind of family reunion.

Today I am working in the garden. I can't keep up with these darn weeds. I enjoy it though. Pretty soon fall will be here and the growing season slows down. Bill is looking forward to not mowing.

I hope you have a great show Dana. Tell Bonnie hello and tell her she looks awesome with her weight loss. Give a big hello to the breakfast club too. I sure enjoyed meeting all of your friends.

I am having a cup of coffee and feeling like I can do so many things today that need my attention. It is time for fall cleaning. Our next round of company will be the Jacksonville, Fl. Camera Club. They will come for a long weekend in October. I find myself thinking about the fun we will have. It is beginning to be too quiet around here. HA! Some will stay with us and some in town in a motel. Our house will be the hub of where they will all eat meals and hang out to share their favorite photo shoots. Fun, fun, fun! Blogging material is a good thing.

Bill just got up so I will say goodbye. Did you listen to the singing U tube I sent you yet? Be sure and let your hubby see it. He will get a kick out out it I am sure.

Have a great day my dear friend.
Love, Jeanne