Beet Hummus
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4.9
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
171 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Beet Hummus
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This easy beet hummus is bright in flavor and color. Hints of sweetness from the beets, tangy lemon, garlic, and warm spices are blended together for a healthy nutrient-packed dip great for an appetizer or snack to share! The hot pink color makes it a real showstopper. Kick it up a notch by adding a little salty feta.
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Ingredients
- 1 large red beet, scrubbed and dried (or use 1 can of beets)
- kosher salt
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons tahini paste
- 1 small garlic clove, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac (optional)
- 2 Ice cubes, plus more if needed
- extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- crumbled feta cheese, for garnish (optional)
- chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Serving Suggestions
- Pita chips
- pita bread
- raw veggies (carrot sticks, endive spears, bell pepper wedges, sliced cucumbers)
Instructions
- Roast the beet. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Coat the beet with a drizzle of olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil, and place on a sheet tray. When the oven is hot, roast until knife-tender, about 45 minutes depending on the size of your beet. Set aside to cool.
- When the beet is cool, peel and chop. Add to the large bowl of a food processor fitted with blade, along with the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Season with the cumin, coriander, sumac (if using), and a pinch of salt.
- Combine. Pulse to combine the ingredients, then turn to low speed. While the food processor is running, add 2 ice cubes–this helps whip the beet hummus to a nice creamy consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking. Run processor again if the hummus is too thick, adding a little more ice as it runs (you can let it run for 4 minutes or so until you reach your desired creamy texture. Add more lemon juice or salt to taste.
- Transfer beet hummus to a bowl. Drizzle extra with virgin olive oil. Sprinkle feta and parsley on top. Serve with pita wedges or homemade pita chips and veggies for dipping.
Notes
- to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including the
- olive oil,
- tahini paste
- cumin
- , and spices
- used in this recipe.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Roasting a beet from scratch will give you the richest flavor and most vibrant color, but feel free to substitute with a can of beets to save time.
- Shop this recipe: Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including the olive oil, tahini paste, cumin, and spices used in this recipe.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- What about canned beets? Roasting a beet from scratch will give you the richest flavor and most vibrant color, but feel free to substitute with a can of beets to save time.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
23.5g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
5.9g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
0.8g
(4%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.6g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
18.9mg
(1%)
Potassium
304.6mg
(9%)
Fiber
6.5g
(26%)
Sugar
4.6g
(9%)
Vitamin A
32.8IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
6.9mg
(8%)
Calcium
53.5mg
(5%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.5g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 5.9g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 18.9mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 304.6mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 26% |
| Sugar | 4.6g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 32.8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6.9mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 53.5mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
27 reviews
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