Beet Hummus

This quick hummus is a delicious and versatile. Use red beets if you want an earthy and mineral forward hummus. Use golden beets for a more mellow and sweet flavor.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Healthy, Quick, Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 161kcal
Author: Talya Lutker

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 4 beets, red or golden
  • 2 Tbsp raw tahini
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest, from 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup leek or green onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Scrub or peel the beets. Slice each beet in half and then in to thin half moon shapes. Steam the beet slices for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Add the steamed beets to a large food processor with the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy. If it is too thick, you can thin it out with ice water.
  • Serve with sliced jicama chips, celery sticks, steamed fennel root slices, flaxseed crackers, or whatever else you like to dip in hummus.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg