Prep time: 5 minutes Makes one cup Serving Size: 3 Tbsp
Ingredients

15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained (keep the liquid)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Salt to taste
2 tbsp. of lemon juice
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 can of beets (only the juice will be used)
Supplies

Variety of raw vegetables, cut for dipping (carrots, celery, broccoli, etc)
1 package of pita bread
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.

*Parents will blend in the food processors. Preschoolers will be able to help combining the ingredients into the mixing bowl — oh, and eating it, too!
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