Red Beet Hummus
Red Beet Hummus is a sweeter version of the wonderful Classic Hummus. Featuring red beets, garlic, and a small amount of tahini for an earthy flavor. This Red Beet Hummus tastes great on pita chips, carrot sticks, and on a sandwich or wrap!
Servings: 8 - 16
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2-3 Small Cooked Beets, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic, rough chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz can) Garbanzo Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- ¼ cup Lemon Juice, fresh squeezed
- 3 Tablespoons Warm Water
- 2 Tablespoons Tahini
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- ⅛ teaspoon Cumin
- Pinch of Kosher Salt
- Pinch of Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the beets, garlic, garbanzo beans, lemon zest, lemon juice, and water. Pulse several times. Then process for about 20 seconds to fully incorporate the garlic.
- Add the tahini, olive oil, cumin, salt & pepper. Pulse a few times. Then process until creamy. Adjust salt to taste.
- Serve at room temperature for best flavor.
Notes
- Beets can be roasted in a 450ºF oven for about 45 minutes for small-medium size beets (Don't peel. Rub with olive oil before roasting). Once cooled, use a paper towel to rub off the peel.
- Beets can also be Pressure Cooked (see my Instant Pot Beets recipe).
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal
