Beet Hummus
Beet Hummus is a delicious and nutritious dip with a subtly sweet, earthy flavor and a striking pop of pink color. Enjoy it as a spread or serve with fresh veggies, pita chips or your favorite crackers!
Servings: 6 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium beet
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas drained
- 1 clove garlic peeled crushed
- ¼ cup tahini paste
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon EACH cumin and coriander
- To Garnish: To garnish: chopped beets, feta, minced parsley or dill
Instructions
- To Boil the Beets: Wash the beets then cut into quarters. Place in a saucepan with enough water to cover the beets and bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 30-45 minutes or until fork tender.
- To Roast the Beets: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice off the beet greens. To a small baking dish or oven-safe ramekin, add the beet along with ½ cup water. Cover the dish tightly with foil and roast in the oven for 45 minutes or until the beet is fork-tender. Remove from the oven and allow to cool until it is easy to handle or run under it cold water. Wear food-safe gloves to avoid temporarily staining your hands and transfer the beet to a cutting board. Slice off the tops of the beet, peel it, and then cube it up into chunks. I like to receive a few pieces of finely chopped beets for garnish.
- Blend: To a food processor, add the cooked beets, chickpeas (drained), garlic, tahini, lemon, olive oil, cumin, coriander, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a few splashes of cold water to loosen it. Give it a taste and adjust the salt and lemon juice to your desired taste.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with olive oil, reserved beets, feta, and minced herbs of choice. Serve with freshly baked pita bread (link), pita chips, crackers, or sliced veggies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg