Beetroot and mint hummus

A bowl of vibrant beet hummus garnished with sesame seeds and parsley sits on a turquoise plate. Breadsticks lean against the bowl. In the background, lemon wedges, a bottle of olive oil, and chickpeas in a blue bowl are visible.

Chickpeas have never looked this pink! We're transforming chickpeas into a vibrant and fresh beetroot and mint hummus. Serve it up with warm pita, crackers, or veggie sticks, and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh mint leaves, and chickpeas. Simple, delicious, and perfect for sharing.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Servings: 8
  • 400 g
    Chickpeas tin of
  • 2
    Beetroots cooked
  • 3 tbsp
    Tahini
  • Large handful
    Fresh mint
  • ½
    Lemon juice of
  • 1-2
    Garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp
    Olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1.  Blend the tahini and lemon juice first for a light, fluffy base.

  2. Add chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

  3. Toss in the beetroot and mint, and blend again until you get a vibrant pink hummus.

  4.  Taste and adjust seasoning or lemon juice to your liking.

  5. Serve with pita, veggie sticks, or crackers. Garnish with olive oil, mint leaves, and chickpeas.

Video

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About the author

Emily Styrka

Tags

Type of dish: Sauces and spreads
Cooking time: < 15 minutes
Cuisines: Greek
Difficulty: Level 1 (easy)
Preparation method: Blender
Taste: Creamy, Fresh, Savory, Sweet
Number ingredients: 5-10 ingredients
Keywords: beetroot, chickpeas, hummus

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