Description
This Roasted Beet Hummus with Crudités is a vibrant, healthy, and flavorful appetizer that combines earthy roasted beets with creamy chickpeas and tahini. Perfect for serving as a snack or party dip, it offers a nutritious Mediterranean-inspired treat that’s naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Hummus
- 1 medium beet (trimmed and scrubbed)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2–4 tablespoons cold water (as needed for texture)
For Serving
- Assorted raw vegetables for serving (such as carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, radishes, and snap peas)
Instructions
- Roast the Beet: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the trimmed and scrubbed beet tightly in foil and place it directly on the oven rack. Roast for 45 to 60 minutes until the beet is fork-tender, indicating it’s fully cooked. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool completely before handling.
- Prepare the Beet: After cooling, peel the skin off the beet—it should come off easily by rubbing with your fingers or using a small knife. Chop the peeled beet into smaller pieces for easier blending.
- Blend the Hummus: In a food processor, combine the roasted beet pieces, drained and rinsed chickpeas, tahini, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth, gradually adding 2 to 4 tablespoons of cold water, one tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired creamy consistency. Stop blending occasionally to scrape down the sides for even mixing.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice as desired. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with extra olive oil for richness, and serve alongside an assortment of fresh raw vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, radishes, and snap peas.
Notes
- For a quicker preparation, you can use pre-cooked or vacuum-packed beets instead of roasting your own.
- This hummus can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making it great for meal prepping or entertaining.
- Enhance the flavor and presentation by garnishing with sesame seeds, crumbled feta cheese, or fresh chopped herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
