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Roasted Beet Hummus

Roasted Beet Hummus

Roasted Beet Hummus brings bold color and earthy flavor to the appetizer table. It’s a simple twist on classic hummus that looks just as good as it tastes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 82 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium beets
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for roasting
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 2-4 tablespoons water as needed for texture

For the toppings:

  • olive oil, sesame seeds, parsley, and crumbled feta

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Wrap whole beets loosely in foil with a drizzle of olive oil. Roast for 40–50 minutes until fork-tender.
  • Let cool slightly, then peel the skins off.
  • Add the roasted beets, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt to a food processor.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired creamy consistency. Add more lemon juice, salt, or olive oil if needed.
  • Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and add optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 148mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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