Healthy Beet Hummus Recipe
This vibrant and nutritious Healthy Beet Hummus combines earthy beets with creamy chickpeas and tahini for a colorful twist on classic hummus, perfect for snacking or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 11 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 large beet (about 200g – see notes)
- 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic cloves (peeled)
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (or 1/3 cup ice water)
Instructions
- Cook the beets: To cook the beets, cut the stems about 1 inch from the top of the beet. Rinse well. Add to a pot of boiling water, bring down to a simmer, and cook covered for 30 to 40 minutes (this will vary slightly depending on the size of the beetroot)—Spike with a fork to check that the beets are tender. Drain, and place the beetroot in a bowl of ice water. This will prevent further cooking and accelerate the cooling process. Once cool down, peel the skin using your fingers. It should come off easily.
- Blend ingredients: To a high-speed blender: add the chickpeas, beets, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, garlic clove, salt, cumin, and ice cubes and blend until you reach a smooth consistency. Use a temper or spatula to scrap down the sides as necessary. Take some breaks if needed as to not overheat your blender.
- Chill the hummus: Place in the fridge to firm up. Once ready to eat add your favorite toppings (I used pistachios and lemon zest in the video) and enjoy!
Notes
- See notes for beet size information.
- Use a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and cool beets quickly for easy peeling.
- Take breaks while blending to prevent overheating your blender.
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