Easy and Flavorful Beet Hummus Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
129 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Brunch
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Easy and Flavorful Beet Hummus Recipe
Description
The Easy and Flavorful Beet Hummus combines cooked beets with chickpeas and classic Middle Eastern ingredients such as tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. The beets are cooked until tender, either boiled or roasted, which softens their texture and releases their earthy, sweet flavors. Blending them with chickpeas and tahini produces a smooth, creamy dip with a bright color and balanced taste.
Adding sesame oil and salt rounds out the flavor, while lemon juice introduces acidity to brighten the dish. Adjusting the consistency with a splash of water or olive oil helps achieve a spreadable texture. Optional garnishes like sesame seeds, flaky sea salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley enhance both appearance and flavor with a subtle crunch and herbaceous note.
This hummus variation serves well on plates with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or crackers. It's a versatile option for snacks or part of a mezze assortment. Storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator preserves freshness for 3 to 4 days, maintaining its vibrant taste and texture.
Ingredients
- 2 beet cooked until tender, small or 1 medium
- 1 chickpeas 15 oz, drained and rinsed, canned
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- lemon juice of 1
- 1-2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1-2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- sesame seeds optional
- sea salt optional, flaky
- black pepper optional
- parsley optional
Instructions
- Cook beets by boiling or roasting until tender. To boil beets, cut them into quarters, place them in a saucepan with water, bring to a boil, then simmer until tender for 30-45 minutes. Check for tenderness by piercing them with a fork. To roast beets, wrap each beet in aluminum foil with a drizzle of olive oil, place on a baking sheet, and roast in the oven at 400F (200C) for 45-60 minutes. Check for tenderness by piercing them with a fork.
- In a food processor, blend cooked beets, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, sesame oil, and salt until smooth. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water or olive oil if too thick.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- Add sesame seeds, olive oil, or fresh parsley on top before serving to add texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days to keep it fresh.
- Use well-cooked beets, either boiled or roasted, to ensure a smooth blend.
- Adjust thickness by adding water or olive oil while blending as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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