Description
Beet hummus is a vibrant and nutritious twist on traditional hummus, blending earthy beets, creamy tahini, and zesty lemon into a delicious dip or spread. This stunning pink dip not only brightens up any table but also delights the palate, making it perfect for pairing with fresh veggies or pita chips. Easy to prepare, it?s an impressive addition to gatherings or a simple healthy snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked beets (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- If using fresh beets, preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C). Wrap beets in foil and roast for about 60 minutes until tender. Let cool before peeling and chopping.
- In a food processor, combine roasted beets, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until mixed.
- With the processor running, drizzle in olive oil while blending until smooth. Add water if needed for desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice as preferred.
- Serve in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil on top and optional sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dip/Appetizer
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg