Beet Hummus Recipe
Enjoy this bright and colorful Beet Hummus Recipe with warm pita bread and fresh crunchy veggies! Ready in just 5 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings (as a side)
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
- 3 small cooked beets
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas - drained (approx. 1.5 cups)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 lemon - juiced
- salt - to taste
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- ¼ cup tahini - plus more, to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add the beets to the bowl of a large food processor. Process until small little bits remain.
- Add the remaining ingredients (except for the olive oil and garnishes) to the bowl and process until smooth, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula if necessary (approximately 2-3 minutes). Add the olive oil and continue to process until fully incorporated. Season to taste (I usually like to add a little extra salt or tahini).
- Transfer your prepared beet hummus to a bowl and serve garnished with a drizzle of olive oil, pine nuts sesame seeds, and fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
- This hummus recipe is delicious serve with veggies, pita bread, on sandwiches, and pizza. Enjoy!
Notes
Check out these helpful posts:
How to Cook Beets
How to Cook Chickpeas in the Instant Pot
Can You Freeze Hummus?
This post was originally published on April 24, 2017
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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