Roasted Beetroot Hummus
This Roasted Beetroot Hummus is vibrant, creamy and packed with flavour. Earthy roasted beetroot is blended with chickpeas, tahini, garlic and lemon juice for a dip that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour with just a handful of simple ingredients, this dip is perfect for snacking, entertaining or popping into lunchboxes.
Servings: 8
Calories: 143kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor or high-speed blender
- medium baking tray or baking dish
- Spatula
- Sharp knife
- Chopping Board
Ingredients
- 400 grams beetroot about 1 large beetroot, peeled and cubed
- 240 grams cooked chickpeas from a 400 gram can, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon hulled tahini
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- 20 ml lemon juice about half a lemon
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/392°F (conventional). Line a medium baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
- Add the cubed beetroot to the baking tray, drizzle with a little olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Season with sea salt flakes and place into the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- Once the beetroot is baked, remove from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature.
- To make the hummus, add the roasted beetroot, chickpeas, tahini, garlic clove, cumin powder, lemon juice and olive oil to the drum of a food processor or blender. Pulse and then blend on high until you reach a smooth consistency. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor a few times so that everything is blended evenly.
- To serve, transfer to a small bowl and top with some chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil and a dusting of cumin powder. Serve alongside crackers and vegetable sticks.
Notes
Nutrition facts are an estimate only.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg