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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
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 191 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 medium-sized beet
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 (15-ounce) can can garbanzo beans drained and outer skin remove (last part is optional)
  • 1 garlic cloves peeled
  • 3 tablespoons tahini paste
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions

To Roast the Beets:
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
To Make the Beet Hummus:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.