Roasted Beetroot Hummus
Roasted beetroot hummus is a vibrant and flavorful dip that combines the earthiness of roasted beets with the creaminess of tahini and chickpeas. This delightful spread is perfect for serving with pita bread or fresh vegetables. Enjoy it as a healthy snack or as part of a mezze platter!
This recipe is middle eastern style, snack, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include tahini, lemon juice, beets, garlic.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups beets (roasted and peeled)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap the beets in aluminum foil and roast them in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until tender.
- Once the beets are cool enough to handle, peel them and cut them into chunks.
- In a food processor, combine the roasted beets, cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, water, and cumin.
- Blend until smooth, adding more water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.