Beet Hummus

Beet Hummus

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Total time
45 min
Level
Easy
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
8

About this dish

With canned chickpeas there is no soaking or boiling, and the only real wait is for the steamed beets to cool completely.

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Blended with chickpeas and tahini, they turn the hummus deep pink and add sweetness to the nutty, lemony base of classic hummus, with its garlic and cumin.

Ingredients

servings

Instructions

6 steps
  1. 1

    Peel and chop the beets, then steam them in a steamer for 20 minutes until tender.

  2. 2

    Drain the canned chickpeas in a colander and rinse them lightly under cold water.

    Drain again after rinsing.

  3. 3

    Place the cooled beets, chickpeas, tahini, and minced garlic in a blender first.

  4. 4

    Add lemon juice, olive oil, cumin powder, and salt, then close the lid.

  5. 5

    Blend until all ingredients are completely smooth, creamy, and free of lumps.

  6. 6

    Transfer the beet hummus to a bowl and serve immediately.

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Tips

Peeling the chickpeas before blending will result in a much smoother texture.
Chilling the hummus in the refrigerator for an hour helps the flavors settle and blend beautifully.
Edited by Charim Team