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Beet hummus served in a bowl with thinly sliced radishes, chives and purpole flowers garnished over the top.
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Beautiful Beet Hummus

Brighten up your snack time with this vibrant beet hummus, combining the earthy sweetness of roasted beets with creamy chickpeas, zesty lemon, and a hint of cumin. This stunning, nutrient-packed dip is easy to make and perfect for adding a pop of color and flavor to any spread!
Course Condiment
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword beet hummus, hummus
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 213kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 roasted beet (160g), peeled and chopped
  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas a.k.a garbanzo beans (265) drained
  • ⅔ cup tahini (155g)
  • 2 lemons (75g), for juice about ⅓ cup
  • 2 cloves garlic (10-15g) chopped
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (75ml)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice Optional
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • garnish ideas see recipe notes

Instructions

  • Roast the beet. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Scrub the beet well, wrap it in foil, and roast for 45 to 60 minutes, or until easily pierced with a knife. Let cool until comfortable to handle. Wearing gloves to prevent staining, rub or peel away the skin, then roughly chop.
    1 roasted beet
  • Blend the hummus. Add the roasted beet, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, allspice, and kosher salt to a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend until the ingredients begin to come together, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
    1 15 oz can chickpeas a.k.a garbanzo beans, ⅔ cup tahini, 2 lemons , 2 cloves garlic , 1 teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon allspice, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Add the olive oil. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil. Continue blending until the beet hummus is smooth, creamy, and evenly blended. Scrape down the sides once more, if needed, and blend again until silky.
    ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Plate and garnish. Spoon the hummus into a shallow bowl or onto a serving plate. Use the back of a spoon to create a generous, billowy swirl, then finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and your choice of garnishes. See the Recipe Notes for garnish ideas.

Notes

  • Seasoning Options:
    Warm spices like cardamom, allspice, ginger, and cinnamon all pair well with the earthy flavor of beets
  • Garnish Ideas:
    Chopped cilantro or parsley with quick pan toasted za’atar
    Thinly sliced radishes with edible flowers and chives
    Lemon zest with toasted pine nuts and green herbs of choice, such as dill.
    A drizzle olive oil by itself, even consider a little finishing salt as well.
 
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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg