Beets' red hue is pretty, but the stains—not so much. Scrub cutting board ASAP with hot, soapy water.

Ingredients

　　1 1/2 pounds beets, halved

　　Parchment paper

　　3/4 cup light sour cream

　　Juice and zest of 1 lemon

　　Pinch ground cardamom

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　1 small clove garlic

　　Whole-wheat pita wedges (optional)

　　Heat oven to 425°F. Roast beets on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, turning once halfway through, until soft, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Peel beets under running water. In a food processor, combine beets, sour cream, 2 teaspoons juice, cardamom, salt and garlic; blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with zest to taste. Serve with pita, if desired.

Nutrition Per Serving

　　2 g fat

　　1 g saturated fat

　　10 g carbohydrate

　　2 g fiber

　　2 g protein

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self