You're going to be dipping everything into this creamy delightful beet hummus! It makes a wonderful party appetizer and snack, and it looks and tastes fabulous. It's also healthy, vegan and gluten-free.Recipe Update: originally posted in October 2019, the recipe has been updated with new photos and notes.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: gluten free, Mediterranean, vegan
Keyword: beet hummus
Servings: 6
Author: Katia
Ingredients
1 can(14oz/400 grams)chickpeas, drained (but reserve some of the water)
7 oz(200 grams)cooked beetroots, cubed and drained
2Tablespoonstahini sauce
1lemon, zest and juice
4Tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
1garlic clove, sliced
1 ½teaspoonground cumin
¾teaspoonfine salt, or more to taste
⅛teaspoonblack pepper, to taste
Garnish (optional)
nuts (walnuts or pine nuts)
Seeds (sesame seeds, chia or poppy seeds)
extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Place all the ingredients into a food processor or in a high-speed blender.
Blend until smooth and ultra creamy. if it looks too thick, you might gradually add some of the reserved chickpea liquid or some water until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste ad adjust the seasoning according to your own taste. You might want to add a bit more salt, pepper, lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
If time allows, transfer the hummus to a container and let is rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes until the flavors can meld.
Serve it in a large plate or in a small serving bowl, make a nice swirl on top with the back of a spoon, top with chopped walnuts, seeds, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve with crackers, pita bread, or crudités on the side.
Notes
Dried chickpeas: if you use dried chickpeas, make sure you soak them in water overnight and cook them in boiling water until they're very soft. Drain them and keep in mind you need about 1 ½ cup for this recipe.Storage: It keeps well in the fridge for 4 days.Chickpea water: if you prefer a lighter hummus, the chickpea cooking water can be used instead of the olive oil (but it delivers less flavor).