Description
Dive into Mediterranean magic with pink beet hummus, a colorful twist on classic dip that blends earthy beets and creamy chickpeas. Smooth, tangy, and visually striking, this vibrant recipe brings fresh flavor and beautiful magenta hues to your table, inviting you to explore culinary creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium beet, roasted and peeled
- 1 (15 ounces/425 grams) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Liquid and Optional Toppings:
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water (to adjust consistency)
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, fresh herbs, or crumbled feta
Instructions
- Prepare the beet by wrapping it securely in aluminum foil, then roast in a preheated oven at 400F (200C) for 40-50 minutes until it becomes tender when pierced with a fork.
- Allow the roasted beet to cool completely, then carefully remove the skin and chop into manageable chunks.
- Place the roasted beet chunks into a food processor along with chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt.
- Pulse and blend the mixture until it transforms into a smooth, vibrant pink puree, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processor.
- Gradually introduce small amounts of water, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve a creamy and spreadable consistency that suits your preference.
- Taste the hummus and fine-tune the seasoning, potentially adding more salt, lemon juice, or spices to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the pink beet hummus to a serving bowl, creating an elegant swirl with the back of a spoon.
- Elevate the presentation by drizzling additional olive oil across the surface and sprinkling with sesame seeds, fresh chopped herbs, or crumbled feta cheese as a final flourish.
Notes
- Roast beets ahead of time to save preparation time and create a deeper, more caramelized flavor profile.
- Use rubber gloves when handling beets to prevent staining hands and cutting boards with their intense pink color.
- For a lighter, smoother texture, strain chickpeas and remove their outer skins before blending, which creates an incredibly silky hummus.
- Customize this recipe for dietary needs by substituting tahini with sunflower seed butter for nut-free versions or using aquafaba for vegan protein options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg