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Savory Roasted Beet Hummus

Savory Roasted Beet Hummus

Melanie Lorick
Simple, yet flavorful ingredients make this beet hummus gorgeous and delicious. Easy to make and a healthy appetizer or snack!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium beet
  • 1 15.5 oz can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1½ teaspoons tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin or turmeric optional

Possible Toppings

  • 2 radishes thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon additional olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons sunflower seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cheese feta or goat

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Wrap a washed beet root in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 1 hour. Check halfway through to check for dry spots and add 1 tablespoon of water to the aluminum foil, if needed.
  • Remove the beet from oven and scrub with paper towel(s) to remove skin. Cut the beet into large chunks and add to food processor.
  • Blend until mostly smooth (some small chunks will remain). Add the chickpeas, lemon juice and zest, garlic cloves, tahini, salt, and pepper. Start blending and pour extra virgin olive oil through the pour spout.
  • If you would like to add an additional spice - like the cumin or tumeric - I recommend doing so after you've tried it without. If desired, add the spice and any additions to the food processor and blend until smooth.

Notes

I think the cumin helps balance the strong flavor from the beet, but I suggest taste-testing the recipe without it first. This will help you decide if you would like to add cumin, turmeric, thyme, or another spice that you prefer. 
Keyword appetizer, beet, hummus, snack, vegetables
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