Beautiful Beetroot Hummus

Directions

1. 1
   Soak the chickpeas overnight and then cook for 1 hour or until they are very soft.
2. 2
   Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid.
3. 3
   Allow to cool.
4. 4
   Cook the beetroot in a large pan of boiling water until tender.
5. 5
   Drain and allow to cool slightly before removing skins (Alternately, you could peel them prior to steaming).
6. 6
   Chop the beetroot and place in a food processor, in batches if necessary.
7. 7
   Add the chickpea and onion mixture, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and cumin; process until smooth.
8. 8
   Slowly add reserved cooking liquid and olive oil while the machine is running.
9. 9
   Process until mixture is thoroughly combined.
10. 10
    Drizzle with a little olive oil and serve with crackers, bread, veggies, etc -- .