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Beet Hummus Recipe
This beet hummus is creamy and so smooth. Made with a handful of wholesome ingredients, this dip is perfect as an appetizer or a midday snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 171 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 15 oz. canned chickpeas
- 8 oz. cooked beets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons Tahini
- 1 lemon juice of
- 2 Ice cubes
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the cooked chickpeas, beets, lemon juice, and salt to the food processor. Blend for another minute, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Drop in the ice cubes and blend for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes creamy and velvety.
- 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.
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Notes
- Warm Your Chickpeas: To get a creamy texture, simmer canned chickpeas in liquid or water before mixing. Make sure to cook enough them until they’re almost falling apart. Warm chickpeas blend more smoothly.
- Ice Cubes for Creaminess: Adding ice would smoothen the hummus like magic! Don’t skip this step if you want super smooth hummus.
- Adjust Texture Gradually: If your hummus is too thick, add cold water or reserved chickpea liquid one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- No Olive Oil in Hummus: Whipped olive oil is bitter, therefore traditional hummus recipes always call for olive oil drizzled right before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
618mg
(26%)
Potassium
292mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
88IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
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.