Beetroot hummus is a vegan and vegetarian spread made from chickpeas and red beets, very easy and quick to prepare. It’s an original, tasty and colorful version of the famous Middle Eastern sauce. Excellent spread on bread and crostini, it’s also an ideal dip for many fresh vegetables and a perfect filling for flatbreads. If you already love hummus, you should also try the beetroot version, which will give your appetizers a glamorous and original touch. As in the traditional hummus recipe, this version includes chickpeas, lemon juice and tahini, fundamental ingredients of this well-known Middle Eastern sauce. But what is tahini? Simply put, tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds ground very finely, and it helps give hummus its distinctive flavor. Now let’s head to the kitchen to make our sauce, and before you start cooking remember that if you want to stay updated on my new recipes you can follow my Facebook page and my Instagram profile.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Other
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients to make Chickpea and Beetroot Hummus
- 1 1/2 cups cooked beetroot (boiled)
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas (boiled)
- 2 1/3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon (about 3–4 tbsp of juice)
- 1 pinch salt
- pinch garlic powder (or 1/2 fresh clove)
- to taste parsley
- to taste sweet paprika
- to taste cumin (optional)
- to taste water
- to taste sesame seeds (white or black for garnish)
Tools
- Blender
Steps to make beetroot hummus
As I mentioned, the beetroot hummus recipe is really simple and you can prepare it using pre-cooked chickpeas and beets, which are easy to find at the supermarket.
To begin, cut the beetroot into chunks; be careful as it tends to stain, especially fabrics. Place it in the blender jar together with the remaining ingredients and add about 1 1/3 tbsp of water. Blend until you obtain a smooth and creamy texture; if necessary, add a little more water and blend again.
The beetroot hummus is ready. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container and covered with oil.
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