Beet Hummus is a smooth and creamy vegan dip that is made with healthy ingredients including chickpeas, garlic, sesame, and real beets. It's flavorful and delicious and boasts a deep roasted flavor. This beet dip is vibrant and colorful making it perfect for serving at parties or with springtime meals!

Although this roasted Beet Hummus takes a little longer than your typical hummus (you have to roast the beet first), it's well worth the wait. The entire cooking time is spent roasting the beet, so it’s mostly hands-off until it comes time to blend the ingredients and serve.

Why You'll Love this Beet Hummus

• Fun vibrant color. The magenta hue of this beet hummus makes it an exciting, enticing dip. Both kids and adults will be mesmerized by the brilliant color — it’s the easiest way to serve beets and a great way to get the kids to eat it on their own!
• Quick and easy to make. This beet dip is really quick to make once you have roasted the beet. It's perfect if you have some leftover roasted beets on hand! Then you just need to combine the ingredients in a blender and blend together in just minutes.
• Superfood boost. Adding beets to hummus makes it a little more nutritious than your classic hummus dip. It increases the fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, so you can reap the benefits of beets in the form of a craveable snack.
• Perfect for all occasions. The dazzling presentation and simple cooking process make this roasted beet hummus perfect for serving at your fanciest holiday party, casual cookout, or as a simple snack or side for everyday meals at home.
• Vegan and gluten-free. Not many dips can boast vegan and gluten-free status. This beet hummus is perfect for all diets — vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, you name it!

Ingredient Notes

To make this delicious and easy Beet Hummus, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

• beet - homegrown or store-bought beets are fine. You can also use golden beets or your favorite variety, but the color of the hummus will change.
• olive oil - as olive oil is a main ingredient in hummus, I recommend using a high-quality olive oil in this recipe.
• tahini sesame paste - tahini is an essential ingredient in most hummus recipes. Use store-bought or homemade tahini.
• lemon juice - fresh lemon juice has the best flavor, but you can use lemon juice concentrate if that’s what you have.
• garlic - substitute canned minced garlic by using 1 teaspoon per clove.
• paprika - smoked paprika will work too.
• salt
• water
• sesame seeds - we use sesame seeds to garnish the beet hummus. You can also use toasted pine nuts, herbs, or extra chickpeas — or anything else you like.

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, aluminum foil, and a blender (or food processor).

How to Make the Best Beet Hummus

1. Roast the beet. Remove stem and most of the root from the beet and wash and scrub until clean. Loosely wrap the beet in aluminum foil and drizzle with ½ tablespoon olive oil. Wrap the foil and roast in a 375F preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour until tender (or until a fork can easily be inserted and removed). Transfer to the fridge to cool to room temperature.

1. Blend. Once cooled, peel the beet and chop into small pieces. Then, throw in the blender. Add chickpeas, tahini, ¼ cup olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, and salt. Puree until well blended and creamy. Add ¼ cup of water to make the hummus creamier. Add more if needed until desired consistency is reached.

1. Serve. Pour into a bowl and use the back of a spoon to create a circular spiral design. Drizzle some olive oil on top and garnish with roasted sesame seeds. Serve with crackers, toasted pita chips, and/or veggies for dipping.

Storing and Freezing Instructions

How to Store

Transfer any leftover hummus to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

How to Freeze

Fill a freezer-safe container or freezer bag with leftover hummus, leaving enough headspace for the hummus to expand when frozen. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

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