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Last updated on April 23, 2022. Originally posted on April 23, 2022 By Maryea / Leave a Comment

Beetroot Hummus Recipe

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This Beetroot Hummus is the BEST hummus you’ll ever have. It has a gorgeous color, creamy texture, and tastes amazing! Serve it with some veggie sticks and crackers for a delicious, healthy snack!

I LOVE hummus. It’s one of my go-to snacks and there’s so many ways to enjoy it. You can serve it with some veggies and crackers for a protein-packed snack or spread it on a wrap for a tasty lunch!

Hummus is popular in the middle east. Traditional hummus is typically made from chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and spices. Adding beets give this hummus a subtle sweetness and beautiful color. It also adds lots of nutrients! You’ve got to try it!

Recipe Ingredients: What You Needingredients for beetroot hummus

This classic hummus recipe calls for short list of simple ingredients!

Beets

Not only do beets have a beautiful color, but they’re also filled with nutrition. They’re loaded with vitamins and minerals including vitamin c and vitamin b9. The beet flavor brings this hummus to the next level! It’s one of the star ingredients in this recipe!

Chickpeas

Also referred to as garbanzo beans, chickpeas are a great source of protein and fiber. They’re full of minerals including manganese and vitamin B.

Tahini

Nutty tahini gives hummus a creamy consistency and has lots of health benefits.

Olive Oil

In addition to the tahini, adding extra virgin olive oil results in the creamiest hummus. It’s full of antioxidants and has many anti-inflammatory properties.

Garlic

A teaspoon of minced garlic (about one garlic clove) adds so much flavor to this perfect dip!

Lemon

The lemon juice and zest gives this amazing hummus recipe a tangy, citrusy flavor that is perfect for this recipe.

Salt and Black Pepper

Just a little bit adds the perfect amount of flavor!

 

How to Cook Beets

Beets are one of my favorite root vegetables. This recipe calls for one cooked beet. You can purchased already-cooked beets in a vacuum pack container in the product section of most grocery stores, so if you’d like to save time you can purchase cooked beets.

If you’re cooking beets at home, here are two methods I recommend.

Roasting Beets

You can roast your beets in the oven to make roasted beet hummus. It’s really simple, it just takes some time.

  1. Heat your oven to 400 degrees f.
  2. Remove the leafy tops from the whole beetroot and scrub them well. You do not need to remove the beet skins.
  3. Wrap beets loosely in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast the beets 50-60 minutes, depending on how large they are. They are ready when you can easily pierce them with a fork.
  5. Allow the beets to cool and use your fingers to peel the skin away.

Cooking Beets in the Instant Pot

  1. Remove the leafy tops from the raw beet and scrub them well. You do not need to remove the beet skins.
  2. Add 1 cup of water to the inner pot of your Instant Pot.
  3. Place the beets in a steamer basket and place it on top of a trivet in the inner pot.
  4. Cook using high pressure for 20 minutes for small beets, 23 minutes for medium beets, and 27 minutes for large beets.
  5. Use the quick release method to release the pressure, and then open the top.
  6. Allow the beets to cool and use your fingers to peel the skin away.

How to Make Delicious Beetroot Hummus

overhead shot of vibrant pink hummus in a bowl with carrots, cucumbers, and crackers

This creamy beet hummus is super easy to make and requires little effort.

  1. Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.beets, chickpeas, tahini, lemon zest, and garlic in a bowl of a food processor
  2. Transfer the creamy hummus to a bowl and chill* before serving as it’s better served cold than at room temperature.
  3. Serve with vegetables or crackers. May also be used as a healthy spread for sandwiches.
  4. This red beet hummus tastes amazing if you drizzle it with some extra virgin olive oil, sesame seeds, and dried Zahtar seasoning blend.

 

 

FAQSBeetroot hummus with carrots crackers and cucumbers on a board

What goes well with this beetroot hummus?

Your favorite veggies, pita bread, pita chips, or crackers would all be delicious with this beetroot hummus. It would also be delicious in a wrap such as my hummus veggie wrap.  Just replace the regular hummus with this beetroot hummus.

How should I store this hummus?

You can store this hummus in any airtight container in the fridge.

How long will this hummus last?

If you have any leftover beet hummus, it will stay good stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Do I need to remove the chickpea skins?

No, this isn’t necessary. Some say this improves the creaminess, but I find it to be a lot of effort for minimal results. Not worth the time in my opinion.

Can I use golden beets?

If you use a golden beet the flavor will be a little different. If you’d prefer, you can substitute golden beets.

Should I add ice to this hummus while blending it?

Some people will add an ice cube or cold water for smoother hummus. This isn’t necessary in this recipe as the texture is already smooth.

How should I serve this hummus?

This hummus would be good served just the way it is. A great way to bring it to the next level is to drizzle some olive oil, sesame seeds, dried Zahtar seasoning blend, or even some fresh herbs such as fresh parsley. You can also sprinkle some cayenne pepper for a kick.

More recipes for you to try:

This beetroot hummus is one of my new favorite things. If you love it as much as I do, I think you’ll like some of my other delicious dip recipes!

  • Yogurt Peanut Butter Apple Dip
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Also, if you try it, please leave a comment with a star rating below! Those star ratings are so helpful for my recipes getting discovered by more people searching for healthy recipes.  I appreciate you!

 

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Beetroot hummus with carrots crackers and cucumbers on a board

Beetroot Hummus Recipe


  • Author: Maryea Flaherty of Happy Healthy Mama
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
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This Beetroot Hummus recipe is vibrant and delicious! The beetroot gives it an earthy flavor, which is balanced by the bright citrus flavors, garlic, and tahini.


Ingredients

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  • 1 small to medium cooked beet, cut into chunks
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • zest from 1 large lemon
  • juice from 1/2 large lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Transfer the beetroot hummus to a bowl and chill* before serving.
  3. Serve with vegetables or crackers. May also be used as a spread for sandwiches.
  4. Optional: drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sesame seeds, and dried Zahtar seasoning blend.

Notes

*When using warm beets, it’s best to chill before serving. If your beets are cold, this step may not be necessary.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
  • Calories: 108
  • Sugar: 0.8 g.
  • Sodium: 237.8 mg.
  • Fat: 6.6 g.
  • Carbohydrates: 9.9 g.
  • Fiber: 3 g.
  • Protein: 3.6 g.
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg.

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