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An overhead image of a food processor with Beet Hummus made from cooked beets, chickpeas, garlic, tahini, ground cumin, lemon zest and sea salt.

Beet Hummus (So Colorful and Nutritious!)

Beet hummus is lusciously creamy! Made with healthy ingredients like cooked beets, chickpeas, and tahini, this hummus is pure pink deliciousness!

Categories Appetizer, Clean Eating. Gluten-Free, Paleo, Sauce
Difficulty Easy
Keyword beet hummus, beet hummus recipe, pink hummus
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 197 kcal
Author Lacey Baier

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
  • 1 1/2 cups beets, cooked* and cubed (approx. 4 medium beets)
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • crumbled feta and fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients into a food processor. 

  2. Process until very smooth.

  3. Top with crumbled feta and fresh parsley

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

* To cook the beets, place the beets in a small saucepan, and cover with water. Cover and bring water to boil over high heat. Simmer, covered, for 10-12 minutes, until the beets are tender. Drain and let cool.  Then peel using a vegetable peeler or a paring knife.

Nutrition Facts
Beet Hummus (So Colorful and Nutritious!)
Amount Per Serving (2 tbsp.)
Calories 197 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 382mg16%
Potassium 680mg19%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 10g40%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 35IU1%
Vitamin C 25.5mg31%
Calcium 78mg8%
Iron 4.2mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.