Zesty Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe

There’s nothing more eye-catching than the dazzling jewel-toned color of beets. They are lovely to look at and tasty to enjoy cooked, raw (like this refreshing Raw Beet and Sweet Potato Salad), juiced or pickled. But one of my favorite ways to really bring out the earthy, slightly sweet flavors of fresh beets is to roast them… We often roast beets to put in root vegetable hash recipes and salads, such as our Roasted Beet Chickpea Kale Salad, Roasted Beet and Radicchio Salad, and Caprese Salad Recipe with Roasted Beets. Today we are sharing with you an easy recipe for bold-colored and vibrant-tasting Zesty Roasted Beet Hummus. It features fresh beets roasted and pureed with just a handful of other pantry staples for a delicious, healthy, gluten-free and vegan-friendly dip or spread.

The Best Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe

Think you’re not a fan of beets? Well, think again. Sure, beets might be a bit overly tangy and earthy for you to enjoy raw. But I urge you to give this recipe a try: When you roast beets they lose nearly all of that dirt-like taste and become quite sweet. And when pureed into healthy hummus, the roasted beets become a bold magenta dip that I promise no one can resist. A bounty of seasonings are combined with hearty chickpeas, sweet roasted beets, tahini, and lemon zest for an addictively bright flavor. The texture is creamy and smooth, and is great to enjoy either chilled or at room temperature. Serve homemade Roasted Beetroot Hummus alongside your favorite dippers and you’ve got a truly spectacular snack or appetizer!

Ingredients You Need

There are only a handful of wholesome ingredients in this vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free dip. To make the best Roasted Beet Hummus recipe from scratch you need:

Beets – one small or two large whole beats, trimmed and scrubbedCanned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) – rinsed and drainedTahini paste – can sub with cashew, almond, or peanut butterGarlic clove – peeledLemon – zested and juicedSeasonings – ground cumin, salt, cayenne pepper

We suggest that you garnish the Beetroot Hummus with chopped parsley, scallions, and a bit of extra lemon zest. The goodies add wonderful crunch and zing to every bite!

How to Make Roasted Beet Hummus

The first step to make this easy recipe hummus recipe is to roast the beets. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F, and place the scrubbed beet(s) on a rimmed baking sheet. No need to peel or chop first! Roast the beets until fork-tender, approximately 60 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and set it aside. Once they are cool enough to handle, peel the skins off and cut each beet in half (or quarter if using a smaller food processor). Next, set out a large food processor. Add the beets, drained and rinsed chickpeas, tahini paste, garlic, lemon zest and juice, and seasonings. Lock the food processor lid into place, and puree the hummus until smooth. If needed, scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula and puree again. Scoop the Roasted Beet Hummus into a serving bowl and enjoy right away. Or, place in a container with a lid and chill in the fridge before enjoying.