5 from 9 votes
Beet Hummus
This Beet Hummus recipe results in a bright pink, creamy twist on the classic dip using roasted beets. Eat it with slices of warm pita or crudite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
Calories:
191 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 beet medium-sized
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans drained and outer skin remove (last part is optional, canned
- 1 garlic peeled, cloves
- 3 tablespoons tahini paste
- lemon juice juice from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
To Roast the Beets:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice off the beet greens and set aside. To a small baking dish, add the beet, along with the 1/4 cup water.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and transfer to the oven to roast for 45 minutes, until the beet is tender when poked with a fork.
- Transfer the beet to a cutting board to cool; and being sure to reserve the beet juice for later use. Slice off the tops of the beet, peel it and then cube it up.
Cup of Yum
To Make the Beet Hummus:
- To the jar of a blender or food processor, add the cubed beet, garbanzo beans, garlic cloves, tahini paste, lemon juice and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- You may need to add a splash or two of water to get it to your desired consistency. Give it a taste test and salt to taste (I added about 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt). Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl.
- I also love this hummus topped with a drizzle of olive oil and served with warm slices of pita.
Nutrition Information
Calories
191kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
61mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.