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Beet Hummus Recipe
5 from 14 votes

Beet Hummus Recipe

Beet hummus blends cooked beets with chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt, yielding a creamy, vibrant purée. Ice cubes added during blending help create a smooth, velvety texture without diluting flavor. The final dish is topped with olive oil, toasted pine nuts, and parsley for subtle crunch and freshness. This beet hummus adds a colorful twist to traditional chickpea spreads, suitable as a dip or sandwich spread.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 171 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 15 oz. chickpeas canned
  • 8 oz. beets cooked
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • 2 ice cubes
Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts toasted
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. If using canned chickpeas, place them in a saucepan with their liquid and simmer for 20 minutes until very tender. For an ultra-smooth texture, peel the chickpeas if you have the time.
  2. In a food processor, combine the tahini and garlic. Blend for about a minute until smooth and creamy. This step prevents clumping and ensures a velvety texture.
  3. Add the cooked chickpeas, beets, lemon juice, and salt to the food processor. Blend for another minute, ensuring everything is well combined.
  4. Drop in the ice cubes and blend for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes creamy and velvety.
  5. Transfer the beet hummus to a shallow serving bowl and smoothen the top using a spoon. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, and garnish with chopped parsley for a final touch.

Notes

  • Simmer canned chickpeas before blending to achieve a creamier texture.
  • Peeling chickpeas is optional but improves smoothness if time permits.
  • Adding ice cubes during blending helps create a velvety consistency.
  • Do not blend olive oil into the hummus; drizzle it atop before serving to avoid bitterness.
  • Adjust hummus thickness by gradually adding cold water or reserved chickpea liquid.

Nutrition Information

Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 618mg (26%) Potassium 292mg (6%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 88IU (2%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

Calories 171kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 618mg 26%
Potassium 292mg 6%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 88IU 2%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.