Hummus isn’t reserved only for chickpeas. This hummus recipe includes cooked,earthy, bright-purple beets, in addition to prepared hummus.The pea greens can be replaced with whatever fresh greens you have available thatlook bright and crisp.The following recipe makes one large breakfast serving, and can easily be scaledup or down.
Ingredients
2sliceswhole wheat bread(toasted and cut diagonally)
¼cupprepared hummus
¼cooked beet(cut small dice)
1Tbspolive oil(for blending with the hummus and cooked beet)
1ripe avocado(cut into thin slices)
½cuppea greens(washed and drained completely)
A sprinkle of Kosher salt
A few grinds of fresh black pepper
2tspblack sesame seeds(lightly toasted)
1Tbspextra virgin olive oil
2tspsherry or red wine vinegar
A few fresh cilantro leaves(as garnish)
Instructions
Toast the whole wheat bread slices until golden-brown, and then cut them diagonally and arrange them on a serving plate.
In a food processor or immersion blender, combine and blend the prepared hummus with the diced cooked beet, along with some olive oil.
Blend the mixture until completely smooth, adding more olive oil if needed.
Spread the blended beet hummus over the slices of toasted bread.
Arrange the fresh avocado slices over the beet hummus.
Add the washed and drained pea greens.
Sprinkle on some Kosher salt and a few grinds of fresh black pepper, in addition to some toasted sesame seeds, a drizzle of olive oil, and a splash of sherry or red wine vinegar.
Garnish with a few fresh cilantro leaves, if desired, and serve.
Notes
This is best prepared and eaten fresh, because the avocados will quickly turn brown after being sliced. The hummus can be made in advance, and cooled down in the fridge.