Name: Roasted Beet Hummus with Crudités Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 medium beet (trimmed and peeled); 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 garlic clove; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2–3 tablespoons water (as needed for texture); Assorted fresh crudités such as carrot sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and celery

Description

This vibrant Roasted Beet Hummus with Crudités is a delicious and healthy Mediterranean-inspired appetizer. Roasting the beet brings out its natural sweetness, which blends perfectly with creamy chickpeas, tahini, and aromatic spices. Served with an assortment of crunchy fresh vegetables, this colorful dip is perfect for snacking, entertaining, or as a nutritious party platter addition.

Ingredients

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Beet Hummus

1 medium beet (trimmed and peeled)
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2–3 tablespoons water (as needed for texture)

Crudités

Assorted fresh crudités such as carrot sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and celery

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Instructions

Roast the Beet: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Wrap the trimmed and peeled beet tightly in foil and place it on a baking sheet. Roast for 45–50 minutes until the beet is fork-tender. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before handling.
Prepare the Hummus: Once the beet is cooled, cut it into chunks. In a food processor, combine the roasted beet pieces, drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic clove, olive oil, salt, and ground cumin. Blend until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
Adjust Texture: Gradually add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to the hummus mixture, blending between additions until the desired creamy consistency is achieved. Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Serve: Transfer the beet hummus to a serving bowl. For an extra touch, drizzle a little olive oil on top. Arrange assorted fresh crudités around the bowl for dipping and enjoy immediately, or chill until ready to serve.

Notes

You can roast the beet a day ahead and refrigerate it to save time when preparing the hummus.
For an extra flavor boost, add a splash of balsamic vinegar or a pinch of smoked paprika to the hummus before blending.