Get ready to savor the velvety richness of this delightful raw beetroot and hummus dip, a dipping delight for a range of recipes! This exquisite dish effortlessly transforms into a fantastic appetizer or nutritious snack, with its spectacular appearance and exceptional flavor. And it’s not just delicious; it’s also a healthy choice, catering to vegan and gluten-free preferences. The best part?
You’ll have this sensational treat ready in five minutes!
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The combination of beetroot and chickpeas provides richness, texture, and a wonderful whole earthy flavor, while cumin adds its aromatic warmth. If you enjoy colorful hummus, take a look at this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Hummus Background
Hummus, a classic Middle Eastern dish, has gained global popularity for its creamy texture and versatile flavors. Traditionally made with chickpeas, tahini, and spices, hummus serves as an excellent canvas for creativity. In this recipe, we’re taking hummus to the next level by adding nutrient-rich beetroots, resulting in a stunning visual, a burst of earthy sweetness, and added health benefits.
It is pureed into a creamy paste, similar to peanut butter texture, and is typically eaten with flatbread or pita bread. It can be also eaten as a dip for salad vegetables.
Why You’ll Just Love This Beet Hummus
This beetroot hummus isn’t just a feast for the eyes; it’s packed with goodness. Here’s why you’ll love it:
- VEGAN, OIL-FREE, AND GLUTEN-FREE: An easy vega, oil-free gluten-free dip that is made with simple and affordable ingredients.
- QUICK AND EASY: This recipe comes together in just 5 minutes, making it a fantastic option for gatherings or satisfying those sudden snack cravings.
- NO COOK: As we are using pre-cooked garbanzo beans we skip the process of boiling them from scratch.
- NUTRIENT RICH: Beetroots are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Combined with the protein and fiber from chickpeas, this hummus is a nutritional powerhouse.
- VIBRANT AND VERSATILE: The gorgeous pink hue of beetroot hummus adds a pop of color to your table. It’s a versatile dip that pairs beautifully with a wide range of veggies, crackers, bread, and more.
- FLAVORFUL TWIST: The sweet and earthy flavors of beetroots, complemented by the richness of tahini and the zing of lemon juice, create a taste sensation you’ll crave.
- CHILD – FRIENDLY. Kids love colorful food, girls especially love pink and with Barbie always in fashion, they can call it Barbie Hummus.
- BONUS: There’s no need to roast or boil the beetroots!
Beetroots can be blended raw and they are far more nutritious providing a wide range of possible health benefits including improved blood flow, lower blood pressure, and increased exercise performance.
Beet Hummus Ingredients
What You Need to Make This Creamy Red Beetroot Hummus Recipe
.A complete list of ingredients, measurements, and instructions can be found in the RECIPE CARD below.
- Organic cooked chickpeas
- Beetroots
- Raw garlic cloves
- Tahini
- Unsweetened vegetable milk
- The juice of 1 lemon
- Cold water
- Cumin powder
- Sweet paprika powder
- Salt
- Black sesame seeds for decoration.
Notes on Ingredients
Chickpeas – Hummus is one of those dishes that you make in the spare of the moment. That`s why I like to have plenty of jars of the best organic brands in my pantry. Cooked organic chickpeas are conserved in salt and water. I use the brand Cal Valls.
Beetroots – I have made this hummus with boiled, baked, and raw beetroot, and to be honest, I prefer using raw beetroot. I like that earthy taste; it blends just as easily as cooked beetroot. It is also more nutritious as it doesn’t lose nutrients by any cooking method. You can always purchase an organ beetroot powder if you don’t have fresh beetroot. I use one I purchased from Amazon. Take a look here at the following link Organic Beetroot Powder.
Garlic Cloves – I like to use raw garlic but if it tends to repeat on you, you might benefit from removing the center (garlic germ).
Tahini – An organic paste made from toasted sesame seeds.
Lemon Juice – Fresh lemon juice
Cumin Powder – Organic ground cumin powder.
Sweet Paprika Powder – I love this powder! It gives the hummus a unique taste.
Vegetable milk – I used unsweetened soya milk for this hummus.
Black sesame seeds for decoration – you can purchase them here from Amazon.
Step-by-step instructions
The secret to the smoothest, luxurious hummus is the order in which you add the ingredients to your food processor.
Step 1.
Wash the skin on the beetroot then cut off the top and bottom before peeling the remaining skin.
Step 2.
Add tahini and lemon juice to your food processor, and then turn it on and process for a minute or until you whip up a creamy paste.
Step 3.
Add the chickpeas, followed by the remaining ingredients, the last of all the water, and keep adding little drops either of water or milk until you have reached your desired texture.
Step 4.
Taste and season the hummus with additional salt and pepper. You can top this delicious hummus with salad leaves, microgreens, herbs or spices, berries, nuts, olives, or seeds.
Wondering why this Recipe Works?
So, by throwing in some raw beetroot, it brings in that touch of sweet earthiness, a playful twist to your traditional hummus. The hummus comes together easily and quickly just by blending all the ingredients in a food processor. Perfect for wowing your guests as a classy vibrantly pink appetizer or just keeping it real for those weekday snack attacks.
What to serve with beet hummus?
When serving beet hummus, you have a variety of delicious options to choose from. Here are some complementary dishes that will go well with it:
Vegan Lentil Meatballs: These provide a savory and protein-rich option that pairs well with the flavors of the beet hummus.
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Coleslaw: The earthy flavors of the mushrooms complement the beet hummus, and the coleslaw adds a refreshing crunch.
Nice Crusty Bread or Crackers: Serve a selection of freshly baked, crusty bread or a variety of crackers for dipping. This offers a delightful textural contrast to the smoothness of the hummus.
Easy Azuki Bean Burgers: These burgers provide a hearty and flavorful accompaniment to the beet hummus, creating a satisfying and filling meal.
The autumn roast salad: A wonderful blend of sweet and savory flavors, textures, and seasonal ingredients, serves as an excellent complement to the beet hummus.
By offering a combination of these options, you can create a balanced and satisfying meal that highlights the unique flavors of the beet hummus.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How Healthy is Hummus?
See the above link in green to learn more about hummus
Hummus can be part of a healthy diet and there are plenty of nutrients in hummus with filling fiber, healthy fats, potassium, and a high amount of protein. Hummus can be the perfect savory snack. The main ingredients in hummus are mashed-up chickpeas, a little squirt of virgin olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, tahini (Tahini is a paste made from sesame seed), and spices can also be added to this nourishing creamy dip. Both chickpeas and sesame seeds are extremely nutritious.
Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It makes the hummus taste incredible!
You can buy tahini at the store or you can make it yourself. If you don’t have tahini, you can try substituting it with peanut butter or almond butter.
No, you don`t, you can use boiled or roasted beetroot if that’s what you prefer. I like to use raw beetroot because it’s easy to make and you don’t lose out on any of the nutrients. I like the earthy nutty flavor it provides! The taste of the cooked beetroot is much more milder.
Yes, you can freeze hummus easily and safely, and all varieties at that. Let it thaw out completely, and give it a good stir to ensure that the texture is still as creamy. If it isn’t add a drop of water, milk, or oil.
Your homemade hummus will generally last anywhere from 3-4 days when kept chilled in the fridge.
Yes, but make sure to use virgin olive oil for a healthier option. It will give the hummus a more velvety texture.
Is Beetroot Hummus Healthy?
Beetroot is also known as blood turnips and they contain many essential nutrients. The health benefits of beetroots have been widely researched. Beetroots may lower blood pressure levels, boost energy, and reduce inflammation.
They are low in sodium and fat content and high in folate which may support mental and emotional well-being.
Additionally, they hold an important amount of Vitamin K for blood clotting) and calcium (for strong bones and teeth). They are rich in dietary fiber and may promote weight loss. See Beetroot as a functional food with huge health benefit
Variations
This is a classic hummus recipe with added avocado, but you can create all sorts of variations of hummus. Hummus can be made with aquafaba (the liquid from the chickpeas), water, vegetable milk, or oil. Some of my favorites include:
You can use pasta of your choice and if you have a sauce you prefer you can replace it with a plain tomato sauce.
Beetroot Hummus in 5 Minutes
What is hummus?
Hummus is an ancient recipe from the Middle East composed of chickpeas sometimes called garbanzo beans, and tahini a paste similar in texture to peanut butter that is made from sesame seeds.
It is pureed into a creamy paste and is typically eaten with flatbread or pita bread. It can be also eaten as a dip for salad vegetables.
Chickpeas and sesame seeds are extremely nutritious which makes hummus a nutritionist’s delight. They are an excellent source of vegan protein and contain potassium and fiber. In the US and other Western countries, hummus is eaten in many forms, and the fine texture of this purée means that cooks from all over the world offer various variants depending on customs and simplicity.
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Beetroot hummus in 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 300 grams of organic cooked chickpeas
- 2-3 medium beetroots washed and peeled
- 1-2 raw garlic cloves
- 1 table spoons of tahini
- 1 table spoons of unsweetened vegetable milk
- The juice of 1 lemon
- 80 ml of cold water
- 1/4 tea spoon of cumin powder
- 1/2 tea spoon of sweet paprika powder
- Salt for required taste
- Few black sesame seeds for decoration
Instructions
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Place all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. if it's too thick, you might gradually add some of the chickpea liquid (aguafaba), 1 table spoons of unsweetened vegetable milk or some water until the desired consistency is reached.
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.Check for taste, add extra salt, lemon, garlic or tahini, depending on one`s taste.
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It can be topped with salad leaves, microgreens, fresh herbs, berries, nuts, olives, or seeds.
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it can be served with a whole range of salad vegetables, crackers and bread and can also be served on toasted bread as in the third picture.
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It keeps well for up to 4 days in the refrigerator, stored in an airtight container.
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The secret to the smoothest, most luxurious hummus is the order in which you add the ingredients to your food processor. Add tahini and lemon juice to your food processor, and then turn it on and process for a minute or until you whip up a creamy paste. Then add the chickpeas, followed by the remaining ingredients, the last of all the water, this way you are sure to obtain the desired texture.
Notes & Suggestions
Nutrition Profile:
The Nutritional information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically per serving
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I made this hummus for a Halloween party (because of the color!) and it was a total hit! And delicious too!
What a good idea, I never thought of making it for Halloween. Thank you Taylor
This was so easy to make and so delicious! Love the color and my kids did too!
Thank you Angela! So glad you and kids enjoyed making it
Oh, wow! The color of this hummus is absolutely amazing! I’ve never had beet hummus before, but I’m sure it’s delicious. I do love beets!
Thank you so much Beth! It`s a wonderful dish and the more beetroot you add to the hummus the more vibrant it turns out.
This is such an easy and delicious recipe, I cannot wait to make it again!
Thank you Shadi, glad you liked it, such a pretty dish!
Gladyou enjoyed the recipe Shadi
This recipe was super easy and tasty! It looked elegant too, my friends loved it!
Thank you Sharon, glad you and your friends liked it.
I am pleased your friendsenjoyed the hummus Sharon
This hummus is so yummy, and the gorgeous color is a showstopper!
Thank you Stacey! It`s my favorite variety of hummus.
So pretty and delicious! Thank you for the recipe, I’ll definitely make it again!
Thank you Cara, plesed you enjoyed it and happy to hear you will make it again.
Homemade hummus is already amazing – this absolutely took it to the next level! It was delicious and the color is so beautiful.
Thnk you so much Justine, glad you liked it. The more beetroot uded the deeper the color
Beautiful and vibrant hummus! It went so well with my other dips and spreads last weekend for company.
That`s really good to here Karlie