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Easy and Flavorful Beet Hummus Recipe
This Beet Hummus blends tender cooked beets and chickpeas with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and sesame oil to create a creamy, vibrant spread. The natural earthiness of beets brightens the classic hummus base, resulting in a colorful, smooth dip. Optional toppings like sesame seeds and parsley add subtle texture and freshness. It works well as an appetizer or snack and can be refrigerated for several days.
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
129 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Condiments, Brunch
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% 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.