Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and liquid reserved
- 1 cup roasted beets, roughly chopped
- ⅔ cup tahini
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
Flavorings
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish and Serving
- Fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Crackers, for serving (optional)
- Pita bread, for serving (optional)
- Carrot, celery, and/or cucumber, cut into 2-inch pieces, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas, reserving the liquid for adjusting the hummus consistency later. Roast the beets until tender, then roughly chop them to blend easily.
- Blend the Hummus: In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, roasted beets, tahini, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic cloves, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes. Process until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Texture: If the hummus is too thick, add reserved chickpea liquid a tablespoon at a time and pulse until you reach the desired consistency.
- Season to Taste: Taste the hummus and add more salt or lemon juice if needed to balance the flavors.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the beet hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve with crackers, pita bread, or fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and cucumber.
Notes
- Roasting the beets enhances their natural sweetness and gives the hummus a deep, rich color.
- Reserve chickpea liquid (aquafaba) to adjust hummus texture instead of water or oil for creaminess.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This beet hummus also works great as a sandwich spread or salad dressing base.
- You can substitute red wine vinegar with apple cider vinegar if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour (for roasting beets)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
