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How to Make Roasted Beetroot and Garlic Hummus - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted Beetroot and Garlic Hummus is a unique and delicious variation of the traditional hummus recipe. The addition of roasted beetroot not only gives this hummus a beautiful pink color but also adds a wonderful earthy sweetness to the dish. The roasted garlic adds a depth of flavor and an extra dimension of richness to the hummus, making it a crowd-pleasing and vibrant dip or spread.

This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a healthier alternative to store-bought hummus...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large beets
  • 1 head garlic, halved crosswise
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ lemons, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 39 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Poke beets all over with a fork; transfer to a microwave-safe bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, leaving some room for air to escape. Cook beets in the microwave for 4 minutes. Wrap each beet with aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Season garlic halves with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Wrap each half with aluminum foil and place on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until beets are tender when pierced with a fork, about 35 minutes.
  • Cool beets until running water for 1 minute. Peel off skins and transfer to a food processor.
  • Squeeze garlic cloves into the food processor. Drizzle in any olive oil remaining on the aluminum foil. Add chickpeas, 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Pulse until combined. Add Greek yogurt; process until smooth.

    • Nutrition

    253 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 437mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 423mg

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