This deliciously creamy and flavorful beet hummus is the perfect healthy appetizer. Packed with nutritious ingredients – including garbanzo beans, cooked beets, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and ground cumin – this hummus is sure to delight even the pickiest of palates.
The key to making this hummus just right is to include all the necessary ingredients, including cooked beets which give this dish its signature earthy-sweet flavor.
For an added flavor boost, serve the hummus at room temperature with freshly cut pita, crackers, or vegetables to dip. Or, store it in the refrigerator for four to five days, and enjoy it cold as a tasty snack or side.
The benefits of beets
Beets are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, making them a very nutritious food. They are a great source of fiber, folate, manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Beets also contain nitrates, which have been shown to help lower blood pressure, improve athletic performance, and reduce inflammation.
Beets are also high in antioxidants, which play an important role in protecting your cells from damage. Eating beets can also help improve digestive health, as they contain prebiotic fiber that helps feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the benefits of eating beet hummus?
A: Beet hummus is a healthy and tasty alternative to traditional hummus, thanks to the addition of nutritious beets. Not only is the earthy-sweet flavor an excellent accompaniment to a variety of dishes, but beets are also packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber that support numerous bodily processes from digestion to brain function.
Q: How long will homemade hummus last in the refrigerator?
A: Homemade hummus typically lasts four to five days in the refrigerator. To keep the hummus from spoiling, be sure to store it properly in an airtight container.
Q: Can I use canned chickpeas for this recipe?
A: For convenience, you can use canned chickpeas for this recipe. Just be sure to rinse the canned chickpeas before adding them to the food processor.
Garlic Beet Hummus
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minutesThis deliciously creamy and flavorful beet hummus is the perfect healthy appetizer.
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
4 cloves garlic (or to taste, optional)
2 cooked beets, cut into quarters
1 lemon, Zested and juiced
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons tahini
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Start by placing the beets, chickpeas, and garlic into a food processor, and blend until coarse paste forms.
- Then, combine with the remaining ingredients and blend until the hummus is creamy and smooth. To perfect the flavor, adjust the seasoning – adding more cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, or salt – until you find the flavor profile that suits you best.
