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Beet Hummus
Beet hummus is hands down the most beautiful hummus you will ever eat! Roasted red beets transform traditional hummus into a vibrant, creamy, and delicious beet hummus perfect for snacking and serving as a dip.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 medium beets, cooked and cooled
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup Tahini
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil, more for drizzle
- 1-2 tablespoons cold water, more if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Allow the roasted beets to cool slightly then place them into a food processor or blender.
- Add the chickpeas, tahini paste, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, water, salt, cumin, and coriander.
- Blend all of the ingredients together until desired consistency is reached. Add a little more olive oil or water to help reach a smoother texture if it seems too thick. Give it a taste and add more salt if needed.
- Garnish with additional olive oil and chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve with toasted pita bread, pita chips, crackers, or chopped vegetables.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
655mg
(27%)
Potassium
441mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
48IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 655mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 48IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.