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This creamy, earthy, sweet, and savory beet hummus is made with roasted beets and chickpeas. It’s a vibrant addition to any party platter, great for dipping chips or veggies or spreading over sandwiches!
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Why I love this recipe
Beets—or beetroot, as they’re known in some parts of the world—have a distinctive, earthy taste that turns a bit sweet when roasted and caramelized. This flavor blends well with classic hummus’s nutty and tangy flavor, resulting in a creamy and delicious dip. Plus, my roasted beet hummus recipe is simple and quick to make. Once the beets are roasted, blend everything in your food processor. And the vibrant pink color of this hummus will impress all your family and friends.
Ingredients
- Chickpeas: You can use pre-cooked or canned chickpeas.
- Roasted beets: I roast mine with extra virgin olive oil and salt.
- Tahini: Made from ground sesame seeds, tahini is an essential hummus ingredient with a real umami flavor.
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Salt
How to make beet hummus
If you’re starting with dry chickpeas, follow my instructions on how to cook dried chickpeas here. Also, check my detailed post on how to roast beets. You will need to cook them in the oven for 45-60 minutes at 400ºF/200ºC.
To make the hummus, place all the ingredients in a blender or a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. For super fluffy hummus, add an ice cube or two while blending. This may sound odd, but it makes a big difference! Taste test and adjust some of the ingredients if wanted. Add a bit more tahini, lemon juice, a garlic clove or salt, etc. Serve and enjoy!
What to dip in beet hummus
This recipe is so versatile it can go with anything. It’s great as part of a grazing board or veggie platter. Here are my top choices for what to dip in beet hummus:
- Bread: pita bread, pretzel sticks, sourdough baguette
- Crudité: carrot sticks, cucumber slices, celery sticks, bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, radish slices, broccoli florets, cauliflower bites
- Crackers: whole grain crackers, seed crackers, pita chips, etc.
Recipe notes
- Boiled or steamed beets: Instead of roasted beets, you can also use boiled or steamed. To help maintain the color, you can even blanch them once cooked.
- For super smooth hummus, cook the chickpeas until mushy. You can also boil canned chickpeas for 20-30 minutes with 1/2 tsp of baking soda.
- For the perfect consistency: add a tablespoon of ice water (or an ice cube) and blend until you reach your desired consistency. Alternatively, use some of the chickpea cooking water (aquafaba).
- The dip will thicken once refrigerated. When ready to serve, add 1-2 tablespoons of cold water and mix until you get your perfect consistency again.
More hummus dips
If you try this roasted beet hummus recipe, let me know how it goes in the comments below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recipe recreations – tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie!
Beet Hummus
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 roasted beets medium-sized
- 1.26 lb cooked chickpeas 3 cups; or use 2 cans
- 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 large lemon
- 0.42 oz garlic 2 cloves
- 2 Tbsp tahini
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape the sides of the bowl and blend again. Add a few ice cubes to make it smoother.
- Taste test and adjust some of the ingredients if desired—add a bit more lemon juice or salt, etc.Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The ice cubes
Yes, the ice cubes help make it creamy and fluffy 🙂