If you want to brighten your party spread or add something new to your snacks, this Pink Beetroot Hummus is for you. Thanks to the chickpeas, tahini, and roasted beets, it has a smooth, creamy texture like this Beet Hummus with Horseradish. If you buy pre-roasted beets, you can make this in only 20 minutes!
This healthy and colorful pink beetroot hummus is perfect for entertaining. Treat yourself and your guests to this stunning pink hummus made with roasted beetroot with an earthy yet subtly sweet flavor. It's great with veggies, pita, or as a sandwich spread. Another sandwich spread you're sure to enjoy is this green and zesty Carrot Greens Chimichurri sauce.
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I love having hummus around for a quick snack. I always have some in the fridge because it's a great filling lunch option when added to this Chickpea Quinoa Salad or Southwest Quinoa Bowl.
This pink hummus recipe is a variation of my delicious and creamy Roasted Beet Hummus with Horseradish without the added oomph of horseradish.
There are many great store-bought beets out there to save time instead of roasting, like Love Beets or Melissa's Produce, so you can make this hummus in less than half an hour!
What Is Hummus?
Hummus is a creamy, delicious dip or spread that originated in the Middle East and the Mediterranean. It is made of cooked chickpeas, tahini (a paste from hulled sesame seeds), olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
Why Add Beets?
Apart from the gorgeous pink that the freshly roasted beets give to hummus, I love the subtly earthy and mildly sweet flavor they add.
Beets are a great source of antioxidants, phytonutrients, beta-carotene, fiber, folate, iron, manganese, potassium, and vitamin C. Beetroots and their juice have been linked with numerous health benefits such as liver cleansing, improved blood flow, increased exercise performance, and lower blood pressure.
Beets are commonly found throughout Europe and are seen extensively in Eastern European, Russian, and Scandinavian cuisine.
Are Chickpeas Good For You?
Chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber. They also contain manganese, minerals, zinc, and vitamins, including B vitamins and amino acids.
Hummus is a source of protein and fiber, polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, especially calcium, folate, magnesium, and potassium.
Absolutely love this recipe! I always opt for homemade hummus instead of store bought for freshness, taste, and nutritional value, and this recipe is a tasty, beautiful spin on a traditional hummus recipe.
- Rylee
Ingredients
You can find the simple ingredients at the grocery store to make this beet hummus recipe.
- Cooked chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans; you can use a can of chickpeas, but I've found that freshly cooked chickpeas have great taste and texture.
- Fresh beetroot - for earthy sweetness. You can use pre-cooked beetroot instead of roasting them yourself; however, the flavor will not be the same, and the color will not be as vibrant. Store-bought pre-cooked beets that are sold in vacuum packaging will work in a pinch, but I urge you to try roasting and tasting the difference for yourself!
- Fresh garlic clove - an excellent addition for flavor
- Tahini - this sesame seed paste is essential for hummus! I start with ¼ cup; you can add more after tasting it. It's easy to add more if needed, but you can't take it away if you've added too much. I like this one from Kevala.
- Fresh lemon juice for brightness
- Fine sea salt for bringing out the flavor
- Cold water for thinning the hummus
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found on the recipe card below.
How to Cook Chickpeas
- Step 1: Rinse a pound of dry chickpeas well, pick through them, and place them in a large stockpot the night before. Cover them with several inches of water on top since the chickpeas will absorb water and get bigger. I leave them on the kitchen counter overnight, covered.
- Step 2: The next day, drain and rinse the chickpeas. Place them in the stockpot and cover them with an extra 2 inches of water on top. Bring the water to a boil and cook them for at least one hour, up to one and a half hours at a simmer, occasionally stirring. Add more water when necessary. You want well-cooked chickpeas to get nice and creamy hummus. They should get so soft that they yield to pressure.
Variations
- Skip the beets and make a traditional hummus.
- Add lemon zest.
- Add sumac, cumin, smoked paprika, or a combination. Adjust the amount to your taste; you may need to add more lemon, salt, or spices.
- Add horseradish for a delicious tangy flavor like I did in this Roasted Beet Hummus with Horseradish.
How to Make Roasted Pink Beetroot Hummus
Here are the steps you'll need to take to make this gorgeous roasted beetroot hummus.
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare the beets for roasting by cutting the stems and greens and reserving them for another use in vegetable broth or sauteing the greens with garlic. Cut off the stems and greens within two days of buying the beets; otherwise, they will wilt.
- Step 2: Scrub the beets, dry them, and completely cover them with aluminum foil. You don't have to wrap each beet separately. Depending on the size of the small beets, roast them for 40 to 60 minutes.
- Step 3: Then, remove the beets from the oven and let them cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Once the beets are cooled, roughly chop them and reserve the beet juice to go in the hummus.
- Step 4: While the beets are roasting, cook the chickpeas. If using canned chickpeas, you can cook them briefly for 20 minutes to soften them, then drain and rinse them. If you're in a hurry, you can skip this step.
- Step 5: Put the chickpeas and chopped beets with any beet juice, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, cumin if you add it, and salt in the food processor bowl. Blend until smooth for at least 3 to 5 minutes. Slowly add 4 tablespoons of cold water during blending. Stop the food processor and scrape the sides occasionally. Add another 2 to 4 tablespoons of cold water if the hummus is too thick. Continue to blend until the hummus is smooth and creamy. Transfer it to a serving bowl.
- Step 6: Serve with an extra drizzle of olive oil on top, and add parsley or microgreens and sesame seeds as I did.
TIP: For extra creamy hummus, cook the chickpeas until they are soft and yield to the pressure of your finger, or use a pressure cooker.
Expert Tips
- You may want to wear gloves when cutting and handling the beets since the pigmentation can leave a reddish-pink stain.
- It's well worth the effort to cook the chickpeas and roast the beets. When you cook the chickpeas, you can control how soft the chickpeas get for creamier hummus. To save time, roast the beets and cook the chickpeas the day before.
- Add cold water while the ingredients are mixed in the food processor until the hummus is creamy. For additional creaminess and fluffiness, add a few ice cubes. Blend for at least 3 to 5 minutes.
How to Serve This Pink Beetroot Hummus
- Add a swirl of extra virgin olive oil to the hummus when you serve it. You can garnish it with parsley, which is traditional, or microgreens and sesame seeds, which is what I did. Use regular or black sesame seeds.
- I love serving this hummus with pita chips, pita bread or wraps, and raw vegetables such as sliced red pepper, carrot sticks, or sliced cucumber and radish.
- You can also serve it on whole-grain crackers or tortilla chips or put it on sandwiches and avocado for a healthy snack that'll keep you full until dinnertime!
- Spread it on toast and top it with avocado.
- Add it to a Mediterranean Bowl, or add it to my Southwest Quinoa Bowl.
- Use it as a sandwich spread; make a sandwich or wrap and add this beetroot hummus, avocado, cucumber, radish, and sprouts. Another sandwich spread you're sure to enjoy is this lima bean dip.
Recipe FAQs
Store this hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 to 7 days.
You can freeze it for up to 4 months in a tightly sealed container. I've never had to do that since it disappears so fast.
Once the chickpeas have cooked, rinse them with cold water, and place them on a baking sheet to cool. Measure 2 cups for this recipe, and freeze the rest by placing them in a freezer-safe plastic bag. Lay the bag flat in the freezer so the chickpeas do not freeze in clumps. Rinse them with cold water to quickly thaw them before using.
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Recipe
Pink Beetroot Hummus Recipe
EQUIPMENT
- baking sheet
- aluminum foil
INGREDIENTS
- 3 small red beets trimmed, approximately 7 oz
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling when serving
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lemon juiced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin optional
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 8 tablespoons cold water start with 4 tablespoons
- Microgreens or parsley for garnish, optional
- Sesame seeds for garnish, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the beets for roasting by washing them; scrub the beets, and cut the stems; reserve for another use. Cover the beets tightly with aluminum foil. Depending on the size of the small beets, roast them for 40 to 60 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Once the beets are cooled, roughly chop them and reserve the beet juice to go in the hummus.
- Put the roasted beets with beet juice, cooked chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon, cumin if you are adding it, and sea salt in the food processor bowl. Blend until smooth for at least 3 to 5 minutes. During processing, add 4 tablespoons cold water. Stop the food processor and scrape the sides occasionally. Add another 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water if the hummus is too thick. The texture should be smooth and creamy.
- Serve with an extra drizzle of olive oil on top. Garnish with microgreens, parsley, or sesame seeds if desired.
NOTES
- This hummus will keep for about 4 to 7 days in the fridge in a tightly sealed container.
- Hummus can be frozen for up to 4 months.
- You may want to wear gloves when cutting and handling the beets since the pigmentation can leave a reddish-pink stain.
- It's well worth the effort to cook the chickpeas and roast the beets. When you cook the chickpeas, you can control how soft the chickpeas get for creamier hummus. To save time, roast the beets and cook the chickpeas the day before.
- Add cold water while the ingredients are mixed in the food processor until the hummus is creamy. For additional creaminess and fluffiness, add a few ice cubes. Blend for at least 3 to 5 minutes.
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NUTRITION
Resplendent Kitchen offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site as a courtesy. Although resplendentkitchen.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information from online calculators, these figures are estimates.
Brenda Matthews says
I put everything into my blender raw, except the sesame seeds - I roasted them before making the tahini. I put in a whole garlic bulb by accident and it has kick, but I think of it as an immune booster. It's almost a meal in itself. After an operation last year, beetroot is recommended to help clear your body of anesthesia and this is my favourite way of adding lots of beetroot, a superfood, to my diet.
Emily Miller says
That sounds incredible with the raw garlic, Brenda! Thank you for sharing and for your review!
Rylee says
Absolutely love this recipe! I always opt for homemade hummus instead of store bought for freshness, taste, and nutritional value, and this recipe is a tasty, beautiful spin on a traditional hummus recipe. <3
Emily says
Thank you for trying out my recipe Rylee, I'm so happy to hear that you love it! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
Kushi says
What a interesting twist to traditional hummus recipe. Looks so pretty too. Pinned to try this recipe soon.
Emily says
Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!
Michelle says
This is as delicious as it is gorgeous!
Emily says
Thank you for your kind words, Michelle! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed both the look and flavor of this recipe!
Sharon says
This beetroot hummus is so easy to make and packs tons of flavor. I love to whip up a batch for snacking on in the afternoon or evening.
Emily says
Thank you, Sharon! We're glad to hear that you love it and that it's easy to make!
Jamie says
I love the pink color the beetroot gives to this hummus! The flavors are so delicious too!
Emily says
Hi Jamie! We're glad you love the recipe and that the pink color of the beetroot gives your hummus a beautiful hue. Thanks for trying it out and letting us know what you think!
Erica says
I love beets and they complement hummus so nicely. I loved making this recipe.
Emily says
Hi Erica, thank you for your review and feedback! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the recipe!
Anaiah says
Loving this beetroot hummus! The colors are so vibrant and it's full of flavor. Such a great way to liven up any falafel wrap.
Emily says
Thank you for your feedback, Anaiah! I'm so happy to hear that you liked this beetroot hummus and I appreciate the time you took to review it!