Roasted Beet Hummus
This Roasted Beet Hummus is striking in color and flavor. With only a handful of real, natural ingredients, it's healthy and delicious. Great for guilt-free snacking and party appetizer!
Servings: 10 (2 1/2 cups)
Ingredients
- 3 medium beets, about 3 inches in diameter, stems/leaves removed
- ½ cup Tahini, pure sesame paste
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- Pita chips , or tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Do Ahead: Preheat toaster oven or regular oven to 400F. Wrap beets individually in foil. Roast in oven about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender when pierced with fork. Carefully remove foil and let cool completely. Remove skin once cool (will be very easy.)
- In a heavy duty blender or food processor, combine roasted beets, Tahini, lemon juice, garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Blend or process on medium high until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, scrape hummus into serving bowl. Drizzle with desired amount of olive oil (I use about 2-3 TB.) If desired, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve with soft pita bread, crispy pita chips, or tortilla chips. Can be kept chilled, in airtight container, for several days.
Notes
- Roast the beets in foil until they’re fork-tender. Once cooled, the skins will slip off easily by hand or with a paper towel - no peeling needed beforehand.
- Use a food processor or high-powered blender to get a smooth, creamy texture. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a splash of water or olive oil to loosen it.
- Choose fresh, juicy lemons for the best flavor. Fresh lemon juice adds the right tang and balances the natural sweetness of the beets.
- Start with 4 cloves of garlic, then taste and adjust. For a mellower flavor, try roasted garlic instead of raw.
- Use good-quality tahini for the richest flavor. Its nutty, creamy taste is essential to the hummus and pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the beets.
- Chill the hummus for at least an hour before serving if you want to make it ahead. The flavors meld and deepen as it sits.
- This recipe is part of our Delicious Appetizers Recipe Collection.
- We love serving Roasted Beet Hummus with crispy pita chips or warm slices of homemade flatbread, but it also goes great with some Homemade Cheese Crackers.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg