This healthy appetizer is as delicious as it is beautiful!! The beets absolutely transform regular hummus into a feast for your eyes!
I knew I had to replicate a beet hummus that my sister in law brought as an appetizer on Super Bowl Sunday. She had put together a beautiful tray that included two kinds of hummus, tzatziki, guacamole, crackers, and lots of fresh veggies. I couldn’t stop thinking about the gorgeous hot pink Beet Hummus!
It’s so simple to make, and I made it even easier by taking a shortcut by using TJ’s peeled and steamed beets. I love shortcuts that don’t compromise the quality or flavor of a finished product.
Using a food processor, mix all the ingredients together until smooth. It’s that simple! FYI, I ended up by adding in more beets than is shown in this image.
Lots of fresh garlic and lemon juice give it a fresh and zesty flavor! 
Serve with all your favorite fresh veggies and/or a selection of crisp healthy crackers for a delicious, beautiful, and healthy appetizer!
Beet Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz package Trader Joes Peeled & Steamed Beets or 1-2 medium roasted fresh beets
- 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans drained
- 2 TBSP Tahini
- 1 large lemon zested and juiced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 cloves fresh garlic crushed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In bowl of food processor, mix together beets, garbanzo beans, tahini, juice of lemon, garlic, salt, & pepper.
- Stream in olive oil, continuing to blend until smooth. Add additional olive oil if need till desired consistency.
- If needed, add a little more salt & pepper, to taste.
- Serve, topped with lemon zest, with your favorite fresh veggies or crackers.
Mmmm…I love beets + hummus both of which my husband hate so good for me, I can eat the entire thing myself! Looks delicious, Renee!
I have never had beet hummus. The beets add a beautiful color. I have some beets in the refrigerator right now. I’ll have to try it!
Such a gorgeous recipe! I love the colour of this!
I just discovered Trader Joe’s cooked beets! What an incredible time saver! This recipe would be so cute for a baby shower!
WOW! Look at that color! So beautiful! What a great recipe! I love Trader Joe’s so the next time I’m there I’m going to check out their cooked beets! They always have great items there!
That is so pretty! It might even get me to eat beets! I had no idea TJs sold those =)
Look at that gorgeous colour!! I love hummus and will have to give this one a try. Thanks for sharing!
This is a brilliant twist on original hummus — I love the pink tint the beets add! They make anything just a little more ‘pretty!’ and I would have never thought to add them to hummus, but now I’ve gotta try it!
Looks great! You’ve inspired me to make my own beet hummus. Thanks!