Beet hummus recipe
Beet Hummus
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Recipe intro
This recipe for beet hummus is a delightful twist on the classic chickpea-based dip. The earthy sweetness of roasted beets combines perfectly with the creamy texture of tahini and the tanginess of lemon juice. With just a handful of ingredients and a quick blend in the food processor, you can create a vibrant and nutritious dip that is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for parties or as a healthy snack, this beet hummus recipe is sure to impress.Keywords: beet hummus, recipe, dip, tahini, roasted beets.
Beet hummus recipe details
Roasted Beets add a unique, earthy twist to hummus. Yum!
Ready in: 1 hour 20 mins
Ingredients
Serves: 16- 2 small beets, scrubbed
- 5 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 can chickpeas, 15.5 oz, drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Preparation method
Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 1 hour1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Place beets and garlic cloves on a 12 inch square piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil. Fold foil around the beets and garlic to create an enclosed pouch.
3. Place pouch on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 45-60 minutes or until beets and garlic are tender and fragrant. Allow beets to cool about 15 minutes.
4. Remove skin from beets and garlic cloves and place peeled beets and garlic in the bowl of a food processor.
5. Add chickpeas, lemon juice and lemon zest and process mixture until it’s evenly textured.
6. With food processor running, drizzle in olive oil and process until almost smooth.
7. Season with salt and pepper and process until incorporated.Serving suggestion
Use a paper towel to rub skin off of beets and to prevent staining your hands. Serve hummus with a variety of veggies and pita crisps.
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