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Beetroot Hummus

Homemade fresh beetroot hummus so delicious to serve as a dip. Or to serve as a side. A feast to eyes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middleeastern
Keyword: appetizer, beetroot, beetroot hummus, black tahini, dip, gluten free, healthy, hummus,, vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Devangi Raval

Ingredients

  • 1 medium roasted or steamed beetroot
  • 1.5 cup boiled chickpeas
  • 3 garlic cloves medium sized
  • 3 tbsp Tahini
  • Juice of half lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tbsp extra Virgin olive oil

Toppings

  • Olive oil, pistachios, sesame seeds, herbs, chickpeas, feta etc

Instructions

  • To roast beetroot in the oven - preheat oven at 450 F and pack beet in a foil and place it in a baking tray for 20-30 mins or until it is cooked.
  • Take boiled chickpeas, garlic cloves, tahini, and salt, pulse it in a food processor until it resembles a smooth mix. Add about 3-4 tbsp. of liquid from the chickpeas reserved while boiling. Add skin removed beetroot and lemon and olive oil, pulse once to combine.
  • Remove it in a bowl or platter. Make a little swoosh. Pour some olive oil, place your favorite toppings in the middle or on one side. Sprinkle sesame seeds, pistachios and chopped parsley. If you are not vegan you can also add some feta chunks.

Notes

Store the leftovers in the fridge for later in a closed container. 
 
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