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Beet Hummus

Check out recipes posted every Friday from our chefs! Today's recipe by Estero, Florida's Executive Chef, Lauren Simon!
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: beet, chickpeas, tahini
Author: Lauren Simon

Materials

  • 1 lg Fresh Beet
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup Tahini
  • 1 Lemon zest & juice
  • 1 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Place beets on a foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap the beets tightly in the foil and roast until tender, about 35-45 minutes. Let cool and peel and roughly chop.
  • Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon zest and juice and garlic cloves in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the mixture until combined and stream in the olive oil while processing. Add a few splashes of water to loosen the mixture if needed.