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Red Beet Hummus

Beets were never on my list of favorite foods as a kid, but I’ve grown to like them. And I especially like that they are so healthy and good for you. I make recipes with beets every so often–probably not as often as I should–and I had the perfect opportunity to make a beet recipe when I received a complimentary package of Gefen’s Vacuum-Packed Beets, which are organic and also pre-peeled, making them very handy and convenient to use.

These beets work great in everything from salads to smoothies. I decided to make Red Beet Hummus. I love trying different hummus recipes and hadn’t tried one with beets yet. I really like this hummus! It doesn’t have a super-strong beet flavor, since it just has about 1 medium-size beet in it. I think the mild beet flavor goes nicely with the other hummus ingredients, and adding beet to the mix makes this hummus so healthy! If you don’t happen to have any Gefen’s beets on hand, you can use precooked beets or roasted beets instead.

Red Beet Hummus

  • Servings: 8
  • Difficulty: easy
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RED BEET HUMMUS by NancyC
Makes about 8 servings

1 (15-ounce) can of Garbanzo Beans (also called chickpeas)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped, cooked (or roasted), peeled red beet (about 1 medium size beet)
1/3 cup tahini
1 clove minced garlic (you can use 2 cloves if you want a stronger garlic flavor)
1/4 cup plus 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
pinch of sea salt
pinch of pepper
pinch of paprika

Add garbanzo beans, chopped beet, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a blender or food processor. Puree until mixture is smooth. Add sea salt, pepper, and paprika and blend everything together. Add more seasoning to taste if desired. Serve with crackers or veggies or use as a spread on bread or bagels.

Recipe from NancyC | nancy-c.com

I’ve learned that beets are a great source of of vitamin C, iron, fiber, and essential minerals. I really need to get more beets in my diet! Do you make any dishes with beets?

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15 responses to “Red Beet Hummus”

  8. I wasn’t too keen on beets when I was young but we mainly had them pickled. Now, like you, I love them! This hummus sounds great and the beetroot gives it a lovely color as well! Happy Fiesta Friday!

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  9. I love this version of hummus, the beet adds not only color as well as some sweetness to it…thanks for the inspiration Nancy!
    Have a wonderful week ahead 🙂

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