This vibrant and colorful Roasted Beet Hummus is easy to make, super creamy and is the perfect healthy appetizer when served with pita chips or veggies!
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You guys, there seriously might not be anything better than making your own hummus at home using all fresh ingredients and this roasted beet hummus is definitely a new favorite of mine! Not only does it look super pretty on the table (I mean look at that color), but you might need to double (or triple) your batch because it sure goes FAST!!
Hummus is such an important staple when getting together with my girlfriends and we definitely get together at least once a week so trying out different flavors is always a must! I was inspired to make this particular flavor from Trader Joes’ beet hummus that we have been obsessed with lately and am really happy with how it turned out. Hummus is such a great snack because it’s full of necessary fiber and protein and it’s also made with whole-food, unprocessed, plant-based ingredients that sure make you feel GOOD about eating it.
Um did I mention it looks pretty too??
HOW TO ROAST BEETS
Now let’s talk about roasting beets. I love roasting these veggies because not only does it bring out their vibrant color, but it amplifies their flavor and sweetness! To do this I simply cut the leaves off leaving a bit of the stem, rinse and scrub the beets really well then wrap them in foil and roast them for up to an hour in the oven. When they’re done you can easily just peel and rub away the skin, although I suggest using a paper towel because I will warn you – your fingers will turn a pretty rich color pink haha. Hey if you’re cool with that then have at it! I like to run them under cold water as this really helps with the peeling process. Then just roughly chop the beets, throw everything into the food processor and you are all set to make some hummus!
This might literally be the quickest/easiest thing to make as the longest part of the entire recipe is just waiting for the beets to finish roasting. Other than that, you can have hummus ready in under 5 minutes! I also must confess that I spread this stuff on everrrrrrything. Pita chips, veggies, sandwiches, toast, chicken, salads, by the spoon…..okay no I don’t sit and eat this with a spoon, but I totally could. If you let me.
I should also mention that this hummus recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan – basically it’s perfect for everyone! That’s why I love having different varieties of hummus at parties or whenever I have people over. It’s always such a huge hit and makes a delicious healthy appetizer that goes with everything!
I mean doesn’t this recipe just make your heart skip a BEET??
Yep had to do it.
Roasted Beet Hummus
Ingredients
- 2 small to medium beets
- 1 15.5 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- ½ tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 to 3 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Trim the leaves of the beets so that just a bit of stem is left then clean and scrub them well. Wrap each beet individually in foil and roast in the oven for 1 hour.
- Once the beets are done roasting, run them under cold water to make them easier to peel and give them a rough chop.
- Add all ingredients into the food processor, except for the oil, and puree for 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape the sides and continue pureeing for an additional 30 seconds. Slowly add the oil while the mixture is processing, adding more as needed, until nice and creamy.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Holy, the flavor pay-off in this hummus is incredible. It was so easy to make, and it’s creamy, full of flavor and for sure going to be a hit at my work’s potluck tomorrow. The beets I used were a bit bigger so I ended up adding an extra tablespoon of oil and tahini, but I did it at the end when the texture was a bit dryer than it was supposed to be. Now it’s PERFECT!
what do you use the beet ‘stems’ for? do you cook them and make anything? i hear they are tons of nutrients in them
I can’t wait to make this…It looks delish and is so pretty…..Yummy
LOVE it 😍 I just made it and it’s really yummy 😋
Look at that vibrant color! I’m not much of a fan of beets but you just made me curious. That looks amazing, I want it now! Thanks for the post, I’m loving your blog!
Thank you so much Jean! 🙂
Just made this hummus and it turned out beautiful and tasty! Another great recipe!
i love your recipes because they are truly like art as well, just shows how beautiful natural food can be. love it!
The color in this is so amazing. Would love to taste your cookings :p
I love making my own hummus! As of now Avocado Hummus is my favorite, but after seeing how beautiful this looks I may have a new fav!! 🙂 I love that it is gluten free and vegan too, it makes it the perfect side to bring to a party because almost anyone can eat it!!
SO excited to try this!
xoxo,
Ky
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