Roasted Beetroot And Garlic Hummus

• 3 fresh medium beets (about 1 pound)
• 1 whole garlic bulb
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
• 1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, optional
• Minced fresh dill weed or parsley
• Assorted fresh vegetables
• Sliced or torn pita bread

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0. Pierce beets with a fork; place in a microwave-safe bowl and cover loosely. Microwave beets on high for 4 minutes, stirring halfway. Cool slightly. Wrap beets in individual foil packets.
2. Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulb, but do not peel or separate cloves. Cut in half crosswise. Sprinkle halves with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap in individual foil packets. Roast beets and garlic until cloves are soft, about 45 minutes.
3. Remove from oven; unwrap. Rinse beets with cold water; peel when cool enough to handle. Squeeze garlic from skins. Place beets and garlic in a food processor. Add garbanzo beans, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, cayenne pepper and remaining olive oil, salt and ground pepper. Process until smooth.
4. If desired, pulse 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt with beet mixture, dolloping remaining yogurt over finished hummus. Sprinkle with dill or parsley. Serve with assorted vegetables and pita bread.

beets, garlic, salt, ground pepper, olive oil, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, tahini, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, yogurt, dill, fresh vegetables, torn pita bread

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/roasted-beetroot-and-garlic-hummus/ (may not work)