Roasted Beet Hummus with Pita Chips (Printable)
Earthy beet blend with tahini and lemon, paired with crispy seasoned pita triangles for a colorful spread.
# What You Need:
→ For the Roasted Beet Hummus
01 - 1 medium beet (about 4.2 oz), trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 3 tbsp tahini
04 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
08 - 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
09 - 2-4 tbsp cold water, as needed
→ For the Pita Chips
10 - 3 large pita breads
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
13 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap the beet in foil and roast for 40-45 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Let cool, then peel and roughly chop.
02 - Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Cut pita breads into triangles. Toss with olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika if using. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Cool completely.
03 - In a food processor, combine the roasted beet, chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with extra olive oil, if desired. Serve with the homemade pita chips.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The shocking pink hue makes everyone do a double take before they even take a bite.
- It strikes the perfect balance between creamy tahini and the natural sweetness of roasted vegetables.
02 -
- Using cold water instead of room temperature water is the secret trick for getting a fluffy texture.
- Be very careful when peeling the hot beet or wear gloves because the stain is almost impossible to wash out.
03 -
- Rub the skin off the roasted beet with a paper towel while it is still warm for easy removal.
- If the garlic tastes too sharp let the mixture sit for ten minutes to mellow out the bite.