Ingredients
Beet Hummus Ingredients
- 1 medium roasted beet, chopped
- 2 cups cooked and drained chickpeas (330g)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (15mL)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (45mL)
- 2 tablespoons tahini (30g)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (3g)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (0.5g)
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure your beet is roasted and chopped, and the chickpeas are cooked and drained before beginning the recipe.
- Blend Base: Place the roasted beet and chickpeas in a food processor and blend for about 15 seconds until they are roughly combined.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add lime juice, olive oil, tahini, sea salt, ground black pepper, and garlic cloves to the mixture.
- Blend Until Smooth: Process the mixture for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or longer if needed, until the hummus is smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the hummus and adjust seasoning to your preference by adding more salt, lime juice, or garlic if desired.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy with pita, vegetables, or as a spread.
Notes
- Store beet hummus covered in a bowl or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Do not freeze this hummus as it may affect texture and flavor.
- For extra creaminess, you can add a tablespoon of water or olive oil while blending if needed.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free and vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
