This Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe Can’t Be Beat
Skip the preservative-packed, store-bought tubs and make fresh, natural hummus at home. This beet hummus, inspired by the kind found at Trader Joe’s, is an anti-inflammatory powerhouse packed with vitamins A, B, and C, protein, fiber, calcium, potassium, and iron. Beets add a beautiful, deep-crimson color to the traditional chickpea hummus you’re used to eating. Roasted beet hummus is a gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan delight for parties and snacking. Serve with crudites or slather your homemade hummus on a warm pita bread topped with labne, pomegranate arils, za’atar spice and parsley leaves. There’s nothing better—especially when you remember that you made it yourself.This beet hummus recipe takes almost no time to whip together. The longest (and hardest) part is waiting about one hour for the beets to roast. But once they’re cooked, the hummus comes together quickly. Throw the beets into a food processor with the rest of the ingredients and blend until silky-smooth and creamy. That’s that. Less than 10 minutes later, you have beet hummus.You can roast the beets the night before, or purchase pre-cooked and peeled beets vacuum-sealed in plastic from your local grocery store.Beet Hummus