This Best Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe is choc-full of plant-based goodness and flavor. A beet hummus that’s vegan, gluten-free and whole food plant based. It’s so versatile; it can be paired with a wholesome platter of seasonal vegetables, some whole wheat pita chips or even slathered on toast. The color alone will persuade you to try it!
I’ve been intrigued with these sweet, earthy root vegetables for years. But I have to let you in on a little secret: yesterday was the first time I ever roasted them myself. And I’m so glad I did. The end result was my beautiful, Mouth-Watering Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe.
This recipe was inspired by my Spicy Pecan Pumpkin Hummus Recipe. For another insanely delicious hummus recipe, try this Authentic Syrian Hummus.
A Few Health Benefits of Beets
Beets are incredibly nutritious, low-calorie and fat-free. Rich in antioxidants, they contain powerful nutrient compounds that help protect against heart disease, birth defects and certain cancers, especially colon cancer. They can also lessen inflammation.
I could go on and on about the health benefits of beets, but I know you’re anxious to hear more about the recipe. Are you ready? Let’s rock..
What You’ll Need for this Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe
Hungry friends, you’re only 12 ingredients away from a rich and robust roasted beet hummus. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Red beets
- Garbanzo beans
- Garlic
- Lemon juice
- Ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder and red pepper flakes
- Sea salt
- Fresh thyme
- Tahini
- Vegetable broth
Yes, indeed, there is no added oil or processed food in this beet hummus recipe which makes it totally vegan, whole-food plant-based (WFPB) and gluten-free.
How to Make this Mouth-Watering Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe – Step by Step
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (176 Celsius).
Wash beets thoroughly giving them a gentle scrub if necessary. Place them on a cutting board and cut the leaves, leaving about 2 inches of stem.
If you want to save the beet leaves for another use, put them in a ziplock baggie, seal tightly and place in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Next, place beets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking pad. If not WFPB, then rub coconut oil (unmelted) on each beet. If WFPB, use vegetable broth.
Then, sprinkle with sea salt and roast for 40 minutes to 1 hour, depending upon the size of your beets and the heat factor of your oven. Your beets are done when they are fork-tender.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for 20 to 30 minutes.
Once cool to touch, gently peel with hands or paper towel or both.
Now, chop the tops off your beets and slice into quarters to prepare them for food processing.
Next, toss all ingredients except the tahini and veggie broth to food processor. Pulse for a couple of minutes until ingredients are well-mixed. Add tahini and pulse again for a minute or two.
Lastly, add a little vegetable broth and give it a final whirl. I used ¼ cup but use more or less depending upon your taste.
Tips for Making this Mouth-Watering Roasted Beet Hummus Recipes
- Red beets contain a red-violet pigment called betalains. Eating them can sometimes lead to red or pink-colored urine or stool. This is completely harmless and will soon go away.
- The pigment in beets also stains fingers, utensils and surfaces. Wash hands and utensils in warm soapy water immediately after use. Protect surfaces with paper bags or another type of protective material.
- This delicious Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe will store in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. It is even freezer-friendly and can stored in your freezer in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 months.
- Use a dry paper towel to gently work the skin off the beet, being careful not to damage the flesh underneath.
- This Mouth-Watering Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe can be made with any color beet, not just red.
- If you love red beets, you may also want to try my Vegan Beet Tartare recipe!
Serve this Mouth-Watering Roasted Beet Hummus as an appetizer or for lunch with some fresh vegetables as a main dish. Just want a quick snack, whip up a batch and serve it with some of my Vegan Garlic Naan.
Ghosts of Food Blog Past
I though it would be fun to take you back in time so you can see how much Vegan Vigilante has grown. Take a look and see for yourself:
- 7 months ago – Avocado Tartine w/ Hot Serbian Ajvar and Spicy Pickled Onions
- 1.5 yrs ago – Kick-Ass Sweet Potato & Persimmon Black Bean Chili
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Hope you enjoy this Mouth-Watering Roasted Beet Hummus! Before you go, check out my Spicy Pecan Pumpkin Hummus recipe, one of the first recipes on the site.
Mouthwatering Roasted Beet Hummus (V, WFPB, GF)
Ingredients
- 3 large beets roasted, peeled and chopped into quarters (see instructions)
- 15 oz garbanzo beans cooked and rinsed
- 3 large cloves garlic whole
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice about ½ lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin rounded
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika rounded
- 1 teaspoon chili powder rounded
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoon tahini
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
Toppings
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon black pepper corns
- 1 teaspoon pepita seeds
Instructions
To Roast the Beets
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (176 degrees Celsius). Wash beets thoroughly and remove leaves, leaving 2 inches of stem. If not WFPB, coat each beet with fine layer of coconut oil. If WFPB, rub with vegetable broth. Sprinkle w/ sea salt and roast for 40-60 minutes, depending upon size of beets and heat of oven.
- Remove from oven and let rest until cool to the touch. Peel with hands alone, or hands and paper towel (best). Remove tops and chop into quarters.
For the Hummus
- Toss all ingredients except tahini and vegetable broth into food processor. Pulse for 2-3 minutes, chopping up all the ingredients. Scrape sides with spatula as needed.
- Add tahini through top opening and pulse for 1-2 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth while continuously pulsing. Add more per your desired thickness. Remove from food processor using spatula and place in bowl.
- Garnish with fresh thyme, sesame seeds, peppercorns and pepitas. Serve immediately with whole wheat crackers, pita bread or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Red beets contain a red-violet pigment called betalains. Eating them can sometimes lead to red or pink-colored urine or stool. This is completely harmless and will soon go away.
- The pigment in beets also stains fingers, utensils and surfaces. Wash hands and utensils in warm soapywater immediately after use. Protect surfaces with paper bags or another type of protective material.
- This delicious Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe will store in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. It is even freezer-friendly and can stored in your freezer in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 months.
- Use a dry paper towel to gently work the skin off the beet, being careful not to damage the flesh underneath.
- This Mouthwatering Roasted Beet Hummus Recipe can be made with any color beet, not just red.
Nutrition
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Madge Naegeli
Use as the filling for sandwiches or serve over a bed of salad greens.
Deborah
Great ideas Madge! Never thought of putting it on a sandwich but I can almost taste it with sprouts, cucumbers and maybe a thin slice of red onion. Thanks for your comment.
Carolyn
Yum,yum!
Deborah
Indeed a big yummy! Thanks Carolyn for your comment.
Michelle
I have been seeing beet hummus in Trader Joes and kept wanting to buy it but now I can make my own by the way, I love your gorgeous photos!
Vegan Vigilante
Oh, I’m so glad you’re going to make your own, Michelle. And thanks for the lovely compliment. I’m a relatively new food photographer and always appreciate someone appreciating my work. Thanks so much for your comment and your rating.
Leslie
I love beets so much. Between the unique flavor and the GORGEOUS color, you really can’t love. This hummus would be a showstopper at my next gathering!
Vegan Vigilante
Glad to hear it, Leslie. Let us know how it turns out!
Amanda Mason
Looks delish and super healthy! I love the step by step instructions….it’s super helpful! I love that I can eat this with raw veggies and bread! Love the color!
Vegan Vigilante
Awww, thanks Amanda, what a lovely compliment.
Veronika's Kitchen
This hummus looks so delicious! never tried it with beets before, but definitely should make it for a summer party!)
Vegan Vigilante
Hey Veronika, long time no talk! You should definitely try hummus with beets. It’s sensational! Thanks for your comment and rating.
Matt Kearns
The color on that hummus looks amazing! I can only bet it TASTES amazing too! I’ll definitely be trying out this recipe!
Vegan Vigilante
Thank you Matt. I appreciate your lovely compliment!
Claire
I just loved the colour of this dip so I made a batch up for nibbles last night.
It was a hit with the kids!!! They loved it.
Then hubby and I finished it later.
SOOOO YUMMY!!!
Vegan Vigilante
Oh that’s awesome Claire. So glad you and your family enjoyed it. Thank you for your comment and rating!
Tina
I love beets, everything about them. Their color, their earthiness and their nutritional value. Thanks for this beet recipe, definitely saving this for later. Sometimes I use canned beets which makes everything easier.
Vegan Vigilante
Thank you Tina, I’m so glad you like the recipe. I have found fresh organic beets at some stores in clear, plastic packages. I think it was Organics brand. I guess it depends where you live and what stores are in your area. Thanks again for your comment and rating.
dixya @food, pleasure, and health
i love this pretty color…i have been using hummus as a salad dressing by thinning it out and i cant wait to use beets next time.
Vegan Vigilante
Thank you Dixya. It is so pretty, I agree with you 100%!
Paige
Wow this looks so colorful and great, I love it! I bet it tastes as wonderful as it looks.
Vegan Vigilante
Indeed, it does Paige! Thanks for your comment and rating.
Kate
You are so right-that color is amazing! I can’t wait to give this a try. It’s sounds delicious and so nutritious, too!
Vegan Vigilante
Thank you Kate! It is super good and easy to make! Thanks much for your comment!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
What a gorgeous color! I love roasted beets but have yet to have them in hummus! How fun! I can’t wait to try your recipe not only because it looks delicious but I know it’s going to be a hit in my house!
Vegan Vigilante
Thanks so much Elaine! I hope you’re family love it as much as we do!
Gloria
I have yet to try beet hummus. Roasting beets is the best and most delicious way to enjoy them. We do eat our share of hummus around here. I just might have to make it this way and see how it goes….love the colour for sure.
Vegan Vigilante
Oh thank you Gloria. If you make it, be sure to come back and let us know how you liked it!
Ginny McMeans
Gorgeous! I can almost taste all those beautiful flavors but I will make it soon so I can absolutely enjoy it. I’m really looking forward to making this hummus.
Vegan Vigilante
So glad to hear, thanks Ginny!
Veena Azmanov
What an AMAZING idea!!! YUM, these really sound delicious! Beautiful presentation. I LOVE how easy and delicious this is!! I can’t WAIT to try this! Thank you for this great recipe!
Vegan Vigilante
You’re so welcome, Veena. Thanks for your comment and rating!
Caroline
I love the color beets give and it works so well in hummus. Some tasty sounding seasoning too.
Vegan Vigilante
Thank you Caroline. You are so right about the color! It’s fabulous!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
This hummus sounds and looks so delicious, perfect for the lovely weather we have been having!
Vegan Vigilante
Yes, indeed, Bintu. It is the perfect weather for this yummy roasted beet hummus!
Haley D Williams
This is the pretties hummus ever! I love all that you put in here!
Vegan Vigilante
Awwww, thanks Haley! And thank you for the rating as well!