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5 from 2 votes

Beet Hummus

Beet Hummus is the perfect healthy appetizer you are looking for. It is easy to make and absolutely delicious. This will convert even non beet lovers!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: appetizer recipe, healthy snack
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 3 small beets roasted and quartered (see note)
  • 15 ounces chick peas drained
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon koskher salt

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the roasted beets, garlic, and chick peas. Blend until well combined and chopped.
  • Add in the lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, and kosher salt. Blend until fully combined.
  • You can serve this right away, or you can let it sit in the refrigerator for an hour or more. The flavor deepens and gets better when refrigerated for an hour.
  • Serve with pita chips, pretzel flats, or chopped vegetables like cucumber, red pepper, and carrots. This will last in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Notes

Beets come in all shapes and sizes. This recipe used 7 ounces (in weight) of beets - weighed before roasting. That is about three small beets, or 1 1/2 medium beets.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 7mg