If you’re looking for a vibrant, healthy, and tasty appetizer that’s easy to make, look no further than this Roasted Garlic Beet Hummus.
I wanted to create a tasty and healthy dip to accompany them. Enter: HUMMUS.
I took my original hummus recipe and modified it a wee bit. The general concept is the same – chickpeas + tahini + garlic + lemon juice + olive oil get whirled around in a food processor until smooth and creamy. The only difference is that instead of adding one or two cloves of raw garlic that really packs a punch, I added an entire head of roasted garlic that makes anything oh-so-good. The addition of one whole roasted beet not only gave this hummus and earthy flavor that I know and love, but how can anyone resist the bright pink flavor!
Isn’t it pretty? You know, with plant based food, the more color the more nutrition you get. You just can’t get more colorful than beets.
When I made this hummus, it was for a group of people. I set it out with a veggie tray along with crackers and chips. Doesn’t that sound delicious?
Roasted Beet Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 large beet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 15-ounce can unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons water more if needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Remove outer papery layers from head of garlic and leave innermost layer to keep the head of garlic whole. Remove leaves from beet, if needed. Drizzle with half of the olive oil, 2 tablespoons, and wrap loosely in aluminum foil. Roast in preheated oven until the beet is tender and the garlic starts to turn golden brown, about an hour. Remove from oven. When cool enough to handle, remove cloves from head and peel skin away from beet.
- Combine roasted garlic and beet with tahini, lemon juice, remaining olive oil, chickpeas, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Process until fine. With the food processor running, add a small stream of water until the desired consistency is reached. Process until smooth. Top hummus with gorgozola and walnuts, if desired.
Jeffrey
March 19, 2017 at 12:32 pmMy favorite healthy snack is a baked sweet potato topped with almond butter, raisins, pecans, cinnamon and cayenne pepper…I like a bit of heat!
Angela Saver
March 22, 2017 at 10:14 pmMy favorite healthy snack is apple slices with PB2!
Terri David
March 23, 2017 at 1:43 amActually, hummus is my favorite snack. It is healthy and easy to put on a cracker. My dog loves it as well. I like trying different hummus recipes.
Carolsue
March 24, 2017 at 3:43 pmMy favorite healthy snack is granola or nuts
Heidi Heer
March 25, 2017 at 8:28 amIt looks yummy! I am definitely going to try this. Always looking for gluten-free recipes that I can share with my sister that has Celiac.
Jenny Ham
May 14, 2017 at 6:25 pmMy favorite is oranges
jennylyn Gross
May 14, 2017 at 6:28 pmI love clementines
Dawn C
May 14, 2017 at 6:44 pmThese all look so delicious!!
melissa craig
May 14, 2017 at 6:52 pmbaked pita and homemade hummus
Danielle Lindquist
May 14, 2017 at 7:03 pmI love carrots dipped in hummus!
heatherzilla
May 14, 2017 at 7:05 pmI love to have fresh fruit, cheese and nuts as a healthy snack.
Tandi Cortez
May 14, 2017 at 7:08 pmMy favorite healthy snack would have to be fresh carrots and ranch.
Anita Jude
May 14, 2017 at 7:15 pmI love to eat nuts or yogurt is my go to snack for when I am eating healthy
Pamela Sloss
May 14, 2017 at 7:25 pmMy favorite healthy snack is guacamole.
Naomie
May 14, 2017 at 7:34 pmHummus and pita chips is definitely my go to healthy snack!
Michelle Catallo
May 14, 2017 at 7:38 pmMy favorite healthy snack in general is fresh fruit and vegetables 🙂 This twist on hummus dip is right up my alley 😀
Bea Alexandra
May 14, 2017 at 7:59 pmOne of my favorite healthy snacks is avocado toast but on grain pita.
Amy Deeter
May 14, 2017 at 8:00 pmMy favorite healthy snack is definatly a fruit salad
Elicia P
May 14, 2017 at 8:58 pmI actually love hummus or I make homemade lara bars..
kelly woods
May 14, 2017 at 8:59 pmI like to snack on grapes.
Deborah Farris
May 14, 2017 at 9:02 pmI love hummus with fresh veggies!!
Kim Cowgar
May 14, 2017 at 9:15 pmMy fave healthy snack is sweet grapes cut in half and mixed with yogurt.
Jen Freese
May 14, 2017 at 9:15 pmMy healthy snack is plain ..raw veggies….bland!
Dynal Roberson
May 14, 2017 at 10:18 pmI like most fruits, a nice berry melody is a great snack.