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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers and Snacks

    Easy Red Beet Hummus

    February 5, 2022 · Published: May 20, 2019 By: Asian Caucasian 2 Comments

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    red beet hummus in a bowl with a side of pretzels for dipping on top of a green serving plate
    red beet hummus in a bowl with a side of pretzels for dipping
    red beet hummus in a bowl with a side of pretzels for dipping

    BEETS! In my younger years I was not a fan. Maybe because all I knew about beets was borscht soup, yuck! 😝 However, I'm loving beets now, all colors, all preparations. So, I'm sharing this amazing Easy Red Beet Hummus recipe that will soon become your party fave!

    red beet hummus in a bowl with a side of pretzels for dipping on top of a green serving plate

    It's ridiculously simple to make and will have you dipping, double dipping, triple dipping, until there's nothing left to dip! I cheated and used a package of Melissa's Organic Steamed Beets that saved a ton of time (or you can steam/roast your own beets).

    There aren't that many ingredients in this tasty hummus: beets, garbanzo beans, tahina paste, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and olive oil. That's it peeps! All ingredients are pureed in a food processor and ready to be dipped in under 30 minutes! Serve with a side of pretzels, your favorite crackers, or fresh cut veggies! Do you love beets now? ❤️

    red beet hummus in a bowl with a side of pretzels for dipping on top of a green serving plate

    Look at that vibrant red color of these beets in this super tasty Red Beet Hummus dip! This vegetarian recipe is a cinch to make with very few ingredients.

    How to make Easy Red Beet Hummus:

    1. You'll need just a few ingredients: roasted beets, garbanzo beans, tahina paste, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and olive oil. That's it!
    2. In a small food processor, add the beets and pulse until nearly smooth.
    3. Add in the garbanzo beans and tahina paste and pulse another 20 seconds. Add in the garlic, lemon juice, cumin, olive oil, and salt, and pulse until puréed and hummus is a creamy texture.
    4. Taste for seasoning (ie, salt). Drizzle with olive oil if so desired. Serve hummus with pretzels or your favorite crackers or fresh cut veggies.
    a boxed package of organic red beets  on top of a marble surface

    I like to buy the beets already steamed in the package, such a time-saver! There are several places you can find these beets, like at Sprouts where I picked up this package of Melissa's Organic steamed red beets. You can also snag a package of steamed baby beets at Trader Joe's! Or, if you're not lazy like me, you can peel some fresh red beets and either steam them or roast them.

    Did you know that beetroot can contribute to lower blood pressure? Check out this study conducted by the British Heart Foundation.

    chickpeas garbanzo beans in a silver strainer with a can of garbanzo beans on the side on top of a marble surface

    Any can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas) will do. Make sure to rinse and drain them well before adding to the food processor. Sometimes the starchy liquid in the can makes the hummus too thick, so it's best to wash them off first. Of course, this is the main ingredient in most hummus recipes, but nothing will be as pretty as the red beet version!

    tahini tahina in a jar with lemons, garlic, and a bowl of cumin on the side with a small silver spoon

    All of these ingredients make the flavors really pop in this hummus recipe like the addition of ground cumin, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and of course a bit of tahina paste. You can use tahini if you can't find the tahina. Same thing, basically!

    red beet hummus pureed in a small food processor with a red rubber spatula

    Puree all of the ingredients in your food processor (or a very good blender) so it's smooth and creamy when dipped. You don't really want any chunks of beets or garbanzo beans.

    red beet hummus with a pretzel being dipped into a bowl with a side of pretzels on top of a green serving plate

    Dip, dip, dip! This Easy Red Beet Hummus works so well with just about anything for dipping. I used pretzels because that's what was in my pantry. But find some good crackers, or even fresh-cut veggies for dipping. It's all good!

    red beet hummus in a bowl with a side of pretzels for dipping on top of a green serving plate

    I know this vegetarian dip will become your fave! I've already made it several times for friends and family gatherings! Easy Red Beet Hummus is a winner!

    TIPS & TRICKS:

    • You can cheat and use already-steamed or roasted beets like Melilssa's Organic Steamed Beets that saved a ton of time (or you can steam/roast your own beets). They're just as delicious!
    • Make sure to rinse the garbanzo beans (chickpeas) thoroughly to remove the starchy liquid before adding to the food processor.
    • Tahina paste and tahini paste are very similar, so use whichever one you have on hand or can find in your local grocery store.
    • A smaller food processor works great for making this dip. You can also use a good blender, like a Ninja or a Vitamix.
    • Fresh-cut veggies, crackers, pretzels, or tortilla chips are just perfect for dipping!

    WANT MORE?

    If you liked this recipe, you’re going to love my Roasted Thai Butternut Squash Dip! It’s the perfect appetizer for entertaining!

    butternut squash dip in a bowl on top of a platter with black tortilla chips on the side

    Update Notes: This post was originally published on June 11, 2018, but was republished with slight text changes and additions, like step by step instructions and tips in May 2019.

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    Easy Red Beet Hummus

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    This beautiful and tasty Easy Red Beet Hummus recipe will become your party fave! It's so simple to make and will have you dipping, and double dipping, again and again!

    • Total Time: 20 mins
    • Yield: 6 1x

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 8 ounces peeled and steamed organic beets, cut into chunks
    • 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained
    • ¼ cup tahina paste
    • 3 small garlic cloves, rough chopped
    • Juice from 1 lemon
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    1. In a small food processor, add the beets and pulse until nearly smooth.
    2. Add in the garbanzo beans and tahina paste and pulse another 20 seconds.
    3. Add in the garlic, lemon juice, cumin, olive oil, and salt, and pulse until puréed and hummus is a creamy texture.
    4. Taste for seasoning. Drizzle with olive oil if so desired. Serve hummus with pretzels or your favorite crackers or fresh cut veggies.

    Notes

    • You can cheat and use already-steamed or roasted beets like Melilssa's Organic Steamed Beets that saved a ton of time (or you can steam/roast your own beets). They're just as delicious!
    • Make sure to rinse the garbanzo beans (chickpeas) thoroughly to remove the starchy liquid before adding to the food processor.
    • Tahina paste and tahini paste are very similar, so use whichever one you have on hand or can find in your local grocery store.
    • A smaller food processor works great for making this dip. You can also use a good blender, like a Ninja or a Vitamix.
    • Fresh-cut veggies, crackers, pretzels, or tortilla chips are just perfect for dipping!
    • Author: Asian Caucasian
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 10 mins
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: No Cook
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegetarian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 254
    • Sugar: 3.8 g
    • Sodium: 358.8 mg
    • Fat: 11.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 34.2 g
    • Protein: 8.7 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: hummus, beets, hummus recipe, red beets

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    1. Carol Sanders

      May 14, 2019 at 9:12 am

      I adore beets so I’m so excited to try this hummus recipe! Absolutely love the color!

      ★★★★★

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      • Asian Caucasian

        May 14, 2019 at 2:16 pm

        The color of the beets are so pretty in this hummus. But the taste is even better! Prepare your tastebuds for a really delicious hummus!

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