Romantic Ruby Beet Hummus
This vibrant Romantic Ruby Beet Hummus is a healthy, colorful, and delicious dip, perfect for sharing with loved ones. Made with tender beetroots, chickpeas, tahini, and fresh lemon, it's a creamy dream ready in just 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
Hummus Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized beetroots cooked or roasted
- 1 can chickpeas 15-ounce, rinsed and drained (reserve a few for garnish if desired)
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large lemon juiced (and zest for extra flavor!)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided (for hummus)
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds white or black
Instructions
- Prepare Your Beets: First, get your beautiful beets ready! You can roast them by slicing into 1-inch chunks, tossing with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and baking at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes until tender. Alternatively, for a quicker option, chop them, place in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water, cover, and microwave for about 5 minutes. Let them cool down before moving on. Or, simply use pre-cooked, unpickled beets from the store.
- Blend to Perfection: In a food processor, combine your cooled beets, rinsed chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blitz everything together until it starts to break down.
- Achieve Creamy Dreaminess: With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Continue blending until your hummus is wonderfully creamy and smooth. If you prefer an even silkier consistency, add a tablespoon or two of water and blend again.
- Serve with Love: Spoon the vibrant pink hummus onto a serving dish or into a bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create a lovely swirl or a little well in the center for your toppings.
- Garnish & Enjoy: Finish your beautiful hummus with a drizzle of the remaining olive oil, a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro, and sesame seeds for a delightful crunch. Serve this healthy, colorful dip with pita bread, your favorite crackers, or a variety of fresh veggies for a perfect Valentine's treat!
Notes
This healthy, colorful dip is perfect with pita bread, crackers, or fresh veggies for a perfect Valentine's treat!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 128 kcal
Total Carbs: 6g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fats: 11g
Protein: 2g
Calories: 128 kcal
Total Carbs: 6g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fats: 11g
Protein: 2g
