Vibrant Beet Hummus (Printable Version)

Creamy roasted beet hummus with tahini, garlic, and cumin. Naturally sweet with a beautiful pink hue. Vegan-friendly.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Roasted Beets

01 - 2 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For the Hummus

03 - 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
04 - 3 tablespoons tahini
05 - 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 garlic cloves, peeled
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
10 - 2–3 tablespoons cold water

→ For Garnish

11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds
13 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets in foil, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and roast on a baking sheet for 35–40 minutes until tender. Let cool, then peel and chop.
02 - In a food processor, combine roasted beets, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until mostly smooth.
03 - With the motor running, drizzle in 2–3 tablespoons cold water until the hummus is ultra-creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Swirl the top, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with toasted seeds and fresh parsley.
05 - Serve with pita, raw veggies, or as a colorful sandwich spread.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The brilliant pink color transforms an ordinary appetizer spread into a conversation piece that guests will immediately photograph before diving in.
  • Its incredibly versatile and works equally well as a sandwich spread for workday lunches or an elegant party starter with minimal effort.
02 -
  • Blending the hummus for a full 3 minutes longer than you think necessary creates an impossibly smooth texture that elevates the entire experience.
  • Letting the finished hummus rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving allows all the flavors to meld and intensify beautifully.
03 -
  • Warming your chickpeas in their liquid for 5 minutes before draining and using creates a noticeably creamier final texture without any additional effort.
  • Adding a tiny pinch of baking soda to the food processor along with your ingredients creates a chemical reaction that results in the fluffiest, lightest hummus youll ever taste.
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