Description
This Vibrant and Creamy Beet Hummus is a bold, colorful twist on classic hummus. Roasted beetroot adds earthy sweetness and a stunning pink hue, blending perfectly with tahini, lemon, and garlic for a smooth, velvety dip. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients, it’s perfect for parties, meal prep, or healthy snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small-medium beet (about 5 oz / 140g), roasted
- 1 (15-oz / 425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 tsp baking soda (for simmering chickpeas)
- Heaping 1/3 cup (90g) tahini
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced (~3 tbsp juice)
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1 heaping tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- For serving: Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 tbsp za’atar, optional
- Chopped parsley
- Pita chips, bread, crackers, or crudités
Instructions
- Roast the beet: Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Rub beet with oil, place in a covered dish with 1/2 cup water, and roast 45–60 minutes until fork-tender. Peel and chop once cooled.
- Prepare chickpeas: Simmer rinsed chickpeas with 1/4 tsp baking soda in water for 20 minutes until very soft. Drain and rinse.
- Blend chickpeas: Process warm chickpeas for 1–2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Blend hummus: Add roasted beet, tahini, lemon zest and juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and optional olive oil. Blend until creamy.
- Adjust texture: Add 1 tbsp ice water if too thick; blend again until silky.
- Serve: Spoon into a shallow bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with za’atar and parsley, and serve with pita or veggies.
Notes
- Roasting the beet gives better flavor and texture than boiling.
- Simmering chickpeas with baking soda makes hummus extra smooth.
- Don’t rush blending—let the food processor run for 2–3 minutes.
- Wear gloves when peeling beets to avoid stains.
- Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasted and Blended
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 tbsp