Barney's Purple Hummus Dip

Perfect for little dippers. Can you guess how it turns purple?

Prep Time: 5 minutes Makes: one cup Serving Size: 3 Tbsp

Ingredients

• 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained (keep the liquid)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 can of beets (only the juice will be used)
• 1 package of pita bread
• Variety of raw vegetables, cut for dipping (carrots, celery, broccoli, etc)
• Salt to taste

Supplies

• Measuring spoons
• Food processor
• Mixing bowl
• Mixing spoon
• Serving plate

Directions

• 1. Combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, lemon juice and olive oil into a mixing bowl.
  2. Put the contents of the bowl into the food processor and blend on low speed, gradually adding about 1/2 cup beet juice and 1/4 cup of reserved garbanzo bean liquid, until the desired consistency is achieved.
  3. Cut vegetables and pita bread into bite-sized pieces, arrange on a plate and serve along with the hummus.