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5 from 1 vote

Roasted Beet Hummus

Roasted beets turned into a yummy hummus.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beet, dip, hummus
Calories: 736kcal
Author: Tricia

Ingredients

  • 3 large beets or 4 small, scrubbed, stems trimmed to 2 inch, tail left intact (rubbed with olive oil)
  • 1 can 15 ounce chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • Juice of a whole lemon
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more if needed to reach desired consistency
  • Chopped pistachios for garnish
  • Crackers sliced vegetables, or pita wedges for serving
  • Feta cheese for serving with the hummus if desired

Instructions

  • To prepare the hummus:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.  Line a baking sheet with a double layer of aluminum foil.  Place the cleaned and trimmed beets on the foil and drizzle with olive oil.  Rub the oil over the entire beet and cover with a double layer of foil.  Seal the beets in the foil pouch and bake for 60 minutes.  Slice the foil package open and allow the beets to cool.
  • When cool enough to handle remove the stems and root and peel the beets.  Dice the beets in small pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor.  Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth.  Add additional olive oil if needed to reach desired consistency.  Serve garnished with chopped pistachios and Feta cheese.
  • Store leftover hummus in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Recipe lightly adapted from The Year in Food
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 736kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Sodium: 2555mg | Potassium: 1171mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 6mg