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Beet, Chickpea, and Almond Dip with Pita Chips Recipe

Beet, Chickpea, and Almond Dip with Pita Chips Recipe

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Beet, Chickpea, and Almond Dip with Pita Chips

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 large (8-oz) beet, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup drained canned garbanzo beans ( chickpeas; from 15 1/2-oz can)
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for chips
1/4 cup slivered almonds
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 1/2 tbsp (or more) red wine vinegar
6 7-inch-diameter pita breads

Directions:

Cook beet in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain; place in processor. Add garbanzo beans, 3/4 cup oil, almonds, and garlic. Blend until smooth. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and blend well. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and additional vinegar, if desired. Transfer dip to medium bowl. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush pita breads on both sides with oil; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Cut each bread into 8 wedges. Arrange wedges on rimmed baking sheets. Bake until lightly brown and crisp, about 12 minutes. Cool chips on sheets.
Place dip in center of platter. Surround with chips and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1075.1 Kcal (4501 kJ)
Calories from fat	917.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	101.96g	157%
Sodium	309.46mg	13%
Potassium	349.89mg	7%
Total Carbs	34.55g	12%
Sugars	1.97g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.39g	10%
Protein	12.82g	26%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	112.5mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	416.7 Kcal (1745 kJ)
Calories from fat	355.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.52g	157%
Sodium	119.95mg	13%
Potassium	135.62mg	7%
Total Carbs	13.39g	12%
Sugars	0.76g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	10%
Protein	4.97g	26%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	5%
Iron	0.8mg	11%
Calcium	43.6mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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