Roasted Beet Hummus

This recipe takes hummus to the next level. With a vibrant pink colour, it's slightly sweet a little tangy. Once the beets are cooked it's so quick to put together!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Courses: Appetizers, Snacks

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 large beet roasted
1 15oz can chickpeas drained (~1.5-2 cups)
1/2 cup tahini
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp asafoetida (hing)
Zest of two Lemons
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and Pepper to taste
optional- lemon zest, za'atar spicing, chopped parsley and/or drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350F. Peel beet and roast for 60-75 mins wrapped in aluminum foil. Cut it into 4 for quicker roasting time. Let cool to room temperature.
2
In a blender combine all other ingredients and add roasted beet. Spoon hummus into a serving plate and top with optional lemon zest, roasted chickpeas, za'atar spicing, chopped parsley and drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 208.25kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.09g21%
Saturated Fat 1.73g9%
Sodium 258.85mg11%
Potassium 217.14mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 19.22g7%
Dietary Fiber 6.04g25%
Sugars 3.73g
Protein 6.88g14%

Vitamin A 1.99 IU
Vitamin C 14.67 mg
Calcium 103.07 mg
Iron 2.55 mg
Vitamin E 0.74 IU
Vitamin K 6.56 mcg
Thiamin 0.21 mg
Riboflavin 0.09 mg
Niacin 0.98 mg
Vitamin B6 0.11 mg
Folate 57.49 mcg
Phosphorus 166.39 mg
Magnesium 34.92 mg
Zinc 1.11 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.