Beetroot Hummus

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces chickpeas
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 pound beets
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cover chickpeas with cold water and soak overnight.
  2. Drain chickpeas and place in a large heavy saucepan; add onion, cover with water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 1 hour, or until chickpeas are very soft. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Allow to cool.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan cover beets with water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until tender; drain and allow beets to cool before removing the skins and chopping.
  4. Puree beets in a food processor; add the chickpeas and onions, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and cumin. Process until smooth. Slowly, while the machine is running, pour in the reserved cooking liquid and olive oil. Continue to process until mixture is thoroughly combined. Drizzle with a little olive oil.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

662 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.1g 28% DV
Total Fat 51g 65% DV
Carbs 45.4g 16% DV
Fiber 8.2g 29% DV
Sugar 5.5g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 398.3mg 17% DV
Potassium 699.5mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 3.4mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 369mg 28% DV
Iron 19.2mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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