Roasted Beet Hummus (Printable)

Vibrant Middle Eastern dip combining sweet roasted beets with creamy tahini and garlic

# 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 (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Tahini & Flavorings

04 - 3 tablespoons tahini
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
07 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
08 - ¼ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water as needed

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Wrap the beet in foil and roast on a baking sheet for 40 to 45 minutes, or until fork-tender. Allow to cool, then peel and roughly chop.
02 - In a food processor, combine the 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 the hummus reaches your desired creamy consistency.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil and garnish with chopped parsley, sesame seeds, or a sprinkle of cumin if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Vibrant, eye-catching color that brightens any table.
  • Earthy and sweet flavor profile from fresh roasted beets.
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free, catering to many dietary needs.
02 -
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Check tahini and chickpea labels for traces of allergens if you have high sensitivities.
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