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Close-up of vibrant beet hummus topped with toasted pine nuts, chopped herbs, and spices, creating a colorful and textured dish.

Roasted Beet Hummus

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Creamy, vibrant beet hummus with lemon, garlic, and tahini—finished with crunchy pine nuts, za’atar, and olive oil.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Appetizer, Dip, Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine: Californian, Middle Eastern
Calories: 1713

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Beet roasted, peeled, and chopped
  • 1 can Chickpeas, drained
  • cup Tahini
  • 2-3 Lemons zested and juiced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • cup Olive Oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley chopped
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pine Nuts toasted
  • ½ teaspoon Za’atar
  • Flaky Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Microplane or zester
  • Sheet Pan

Method
 

Roast the Beet
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beet in foil and roast for 45–60 minutes until fork-tender. Let cool, then peel and chop.
Make the Hummus
  1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, roasted beet, tahini, lemon juice and zest, garlic, cumin, and salt.
  2. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in olive oil and blend until creamy and smooth (about 1 minute).
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or cumin as needed.
Finish and Serve
  1. Spoon hummus into a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley, toasted pine nuts, za’atar, and flaky salt. Serve with warm pita, veggies, or crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 1713kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 33gFat: 159gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 46gMonounsaturated Fat: 85gSodium: 132mgPotassium: 1394mgFiber: 16gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 545IUVitamin C: 133mgCalcium: 331mgIron: 11mg

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