Beet Hummus

Name: Beet Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 small beet; 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed; 1/3 cup smooth tahini; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 5 tbsp water plus more as needed; sesame seeds, lemon zest, and fresh parsley or mint for finishing; pita and/or vegetables for serving

One roasted beet turns classic hummus into the brightest pink bowl on the table — sweet behind the tahini, lemon, garlic, and cumin.

DifficultyEasyTotal time55 minServes6

Overview

Prep10 min

Cook45 min

Total55 min

Servings6

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

Food processor
Oven and foil
Mixing bowl

Method

Preheat

Heat the oven to 400°F.

Roast the beet

Wrap the beet in foil with olive oil and salt and roast for 35–50 minutes until fork-tender.

Cool and chop

Cool, peel, and roughly chop the beet.

Load the processor

Add beet, chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, and water to a food processor.

Blend smooth

Process until very smooth, adding additional water if needed.

Season and serve

Season to taste and finish with olive oil, sesame seeds, lemon zest, and herbs.

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Tips

NoteGive the food processor time — the difference between slightly grainy hummus and silky hummus is sometimes just another minute of blending.

NoteRoast the beet ahead — the wrapped beet keeps in the fridge for days and peels like a dream.

NoteRefrigerate up to 5 days; the flavor deepens by day two.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

RefrigeratorRefrigerate in a covered container up to 5 days; stir before serving.

Frequently asked

Can I use canned beets?+

Yes — drain them well; the color stays, the sweetness is a touch less deep.

Can I skip roasting?+

You can grate raw beet and steam it for 10 minutes, but roasting is what gives the caramelized sweetness.

Why is my hummus grainy?+

Keep blending and add water a tablespoon at a time — grainy hummus is usually just impatient hummus.

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Preheat

Roast the beet

Cool and chop

Load the processor

Blend smooth

Season and serve

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