Roasted Beet Hummus (Printer View)

Sweet roasted beets blended with creamy tahini and lemon for a vibrant, earthy dip.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium beet (about 6.3 ounces), trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 1 small garlic clove, peeled

→ Legumes

03 - 1 can (14 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Tahini & Flavorings

04 - 3 tablespoons tahini
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (approximately 1 lemon)
06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water, as needed

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beet in foil and roast on a baking sheet for 40 to 45 minutes until fork-tender. Allow to cool completely, then peel and roughly chop.
02 - In a food processor, combine roasted beet, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - With the motor running, add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until hummus reaches desired creamy consistency.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired.
05 - Transfer to serving bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil and garnish with chopped parsley, sesame seeds, or cumin if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vibrant magenta color that makes for a beautiful presentation.
  • Simple and easy preparation using a food processor.
  • Healthy, vegan, and gluten-free recipe.
  • Earthy flavor profile balanced with bright citrus and savory tahini.
02 -
  • Allow the roasted beet to cool before peeling; the skin should slide off easily.
  • Store the finished hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Check the labels of your tahini and chickpeas if you need to ensure the recipe is completely free of traces of nuts or gluten.
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