Recipes utilizing summer fresh produce from our local farmers and their supporters.

Farm Manager's Sweet Beet Hummus
(adapted from Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian)
Courtesy of Maysie’s Farm Manager, Benneth Phelps

1 medium to large beet (or 2 smaller ones)
4 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 slice of stale or toasted white bread, or a small boiled potato
1 garlic clove, peeled and coarsely chopped
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Chop beet into large pieces and steam or boil until tender. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or electric blender.  Blend until smooth. Serve with crusty bread. Tastes great room temperature.