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    Easy Beet Hummus

    February 11, 2021 by Sara Tercero Leave a Comment

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    This Easy Beet Hummus is a bright, zingy twist on the classic chickpea and tahini dip. It is the perfect colorful addition to any crudités or snack board. Regular hummus is delicious but this beet hummus has a vibrant hue and flavor that makes it next level. Like classic hummus the dominant flavors are lemon, garlic, salt and tahini. But this dip has a sweet and earthy flavor that is distinctly beet. It goes well on crackers, sandwiches, or anywhere else where hummus is a welcome addition. This is a great Valentine's Day recipe for the color or any other time you want to brighten up your day.

    image beet hummus

    Are beets good for you?

    Many consider beetroots a superfood because of their high concentration of vitamins and minerals. Some sources claim beets are great for heart, brain and liver health. A quick google search will turn up dozens of articles touting beets as being packed with antioxidants and other cancer fighting substances. If that isn't a reason to try this easy hummus I don't know what is!

    Ingredients

    The ingredients for this vegan recipe are quite basic. I like to use fresh beets but you can also buy a product like Love Beets for convenience and add them instead.

    • red beet 
    • garlic
    • chickpeas 
    • olive oil extra virgin
    • lemons 
    • tahini
    • salt
    • cumin
    • sesame seeds

    How to make easy beet hummus

    • In a small pot add the beet and enough water to cover and boil for 15-20 minutes until beet is soft. Then run under cool water and peel the beet. The peel comes right off when cooked this way.
    • Put the cooked and peeled beet, garlic, chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and cumin into the blender and blend until smooth and creamy. You may add a bit more oil or even water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
    • When serving, drizzle a little more olive oil on top and garnish with sesame seeds or everything but the bagel seasoning for the ultimate in dipping.
    • Eat within 5 days for best quality.

    Serving Suggestions for Easy Beet Hummus

    Hummus is a great recipe to play with. Adding boiled beets is just the beautiful tip of the iceberg. Try adding this hummus to a sandwich or on your morning bagel to really jazz it up. What a great way to sneak some veggies into your kids or yourself. Hummus has never been so beautiful.

    Other delicious vegan appetizers

    • "Desi" Vegan Nachos
    • 5 Vegan Air-fryer Recipes
    • Easy Air-fried Vegan Egg-rolls
    image beet hummus

    Easy Beet Hummus

    Bright, fresh and zingy twist on classic hummus. Perfect for snack boards and sandwiches. This hummus has a bright, sweet and slightly earthy undertone from the vibrant and healthy beet.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack, starter
    Cuisine california, fusion, Greek, Mediterranean, vegan
    Servings 6
    Calories 287 kcal

    Equipment

    • small pot
    • high speed blender or food processor

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 red beet large
    • 3 garlic cloves peeled
    • 30 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
    • 2 lemons juiced
    • 5 tablespoons tahini
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • 1 tablespoons sesame seeds

    Instructions
     

    • In a small pot add the beet and enough water to cover and boil for 15-20 minutes until beet is soft. Then run under cool water and peel the beet. The peel comes right off when cooked this way.
    • Put beet, garlic, chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and cumin into the blender and blend until smooth and creamy. You may add a bit more oil or even water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
    • When serving, drizzle a little more olive oil on top and garnish with sesame seeds or everything but the bagel seasoning for the ultimate in dipping.
    • Eat within 5 days for best quality

    Notes

    If you like a mellower garlic flavor, roast the garlic first.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 604mgPotassium: 371mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword chilled, Easy, fresh, glutenfree, holiday, hummus, light, quick, simple, tahini
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