Description
Beet hummus is a vibrant, creamy dip that combines earthy roasted beets with the rich flavors of tahini and garlic. This delightful spread not only brings a pop of color to your appetizer platter but also offers a host of nutritional benefits. Perfect for parties, picnics, or as a healthy snack at home, beet hummus is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium beets (approximately 250g), roasted
- 1/4 cup tahini (60g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (30ml)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
- 1/2 tsp salt (3g)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (1g)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C). Wrap the beets in aluminum foil and roast for about 60 minutes until tender. Allow them to cool, then peel and chop.
- In a food processor, combine the roasted beets, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve in a bowl drizzled with olive oil and enjoy with veggie sticks or pita chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting/Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg