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🥄 Instructions
1️⃣ Roast the beetroot 🍠
Preheat oven to 200°C. Wrap beetroot in foil and roast for 45-50 minutes, or until soft. Let cool, peel and chop.
2️⃣ Blend the hummus 🧆
Place roasted beetroot, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water one tablespoon at a time to achieve desired consistency.
3️⃣ Taste and adjust 🍋
Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt, lemon juice or cumin to taste.
4️⃣ Serve with crudités 🥕
Place beetroot hummus in a serving bowl and surround with fresh, colourful crudités.
5️⃣ Enjoy! 😍
Dip your veggies in this vibrant, creamy beetroot hummus for a satisfying snack or appetizer!
💡 Tips & Variations
✅ Spice it up: Add a dash of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for a kick! 🌶️
✅ Creamier hummus: Add more olive oil or a little Greek yogurt for an extra creamy texture! 🥛
✅ Make it a meal: Spread the hummus on whole wheat bread and top with avocado for a quick, healthy lunch! 🍞🥑🌱🥕 Beetroot Hummus with Raw Vegetables – a vibrant, nutritious dip for any occasion!
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 0 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 6
This beetroot hummus is a colorful, healthy twist on classic hummus, made with roasted beets for a beautiful pink hue and earthy sweetness. Paired with fresh, crunchy raw vegetables, it’s the perfect dip for snacking or entertaining!
🛒 Ingredients
1 medium beetroot (peeled and roasted) 🍠
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (rinsed and drained) 🧆
2 tablespoons tahini 🥥
1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
1 tablespoon olive oil 🍈
1 clove garlic (minced) 🧄
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 🌿
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 🌿
Salt and pepper (to taste) 🧂
Water (to adjust consistency) 💧
For the crudités:
Carrot sticks 🥕
Cucumber slices 🥒
Bell pepper strips 🌶️
Celery sticks 🌿
Cherry tomatoes 🍅
🥄 Instructions
1️⃣ Roast the beetroot 🍠
Preheat oven to 200°C. Wrap beetroot in foil and roast for 45-50 minutes, or until soft. Let cool, peel and chop.
2️⃣ Blend the hummus 🧆
Place roasted beetroot, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding water one tablespoon at a time to achieve desired consistency.
3️⃣ Taste and adjust 🍋
Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt, lemon juice or cumin to taste.
4️⃣ Serve with crudités 🥕
Place beetroot hummus in a serving bowl and surround with fresh, colourful crudités.
5️⃣ Enjoy! 😍
Dip your veggies in this vibrant, creamy beetroot hummus for a satisfying snack or appetizer!
💡 Tips & Variations
✅ Spice it up: Add a dash of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for a kick! 🌶️
✅ Creamier hummus: Add more olive oil or a little Greek yogurt for an extra creamy texture! 🥛
✅ Make it a meal: Spread the hummus on whole wheat bread and top with avocado for a quick, healthy lunch! 🍞🥑
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