Beet Hummus and Veggie Pitas

Ingredients

Hummus
• 1 15-oz cans chickpeas
• 1 cooked beets, peeled and quartered (canned is okay)
• 1 garlic cloves
• 2 tbs tahini
• 1/4 cup squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
Pitas
• Sliced cheese or cheese crumbles of choice
• 1 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced
• 1 small cucumber, sliced
• 1 package of sprouts
• 10 to 12 whole-wheat pita minis (3 inches), lightly toasted

Instructions

1. In a food processor or hi-speed blender, combine the chickpeas, beets, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
2. Process on high until smooth, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides and underneath the blade with a rubber spatula.
3. Spread the hummus into the pitas.
4. Stuff the pita with any veggies and cheese you desire and enjoy!