Name: Beet Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: 500 oz ofcooked beets; 5 tbsp oflemon juice (freshly squeezed); 3 tbsp oftahini; 1 tbsp ofolive oil; 1/2 tsp ofground cumin; 1 pod ofgarlic (very fresh); salt

Beet Hummus

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Updated on 09 August 2025 by

matt

10 reviews 4.19 : Very good

Cuisine

Lebanon

Diet

Detox Gluten-free Lactose-free Lightweight Vegan Vegetarian

Level

Elementary

Calories

80 pour 100g

Preparation

10 minutes

If you're looking for a spread (or "dip" for those in the know), give this beet hummus a try!

It’s a creative idea that’s perfect for an appetizer or starter.

Contrary to what the name might suggest, there are no chickpeas in this recipe. That said, tahini (sesame paste) and cumin—two other ingredients found in traditional hummus—give it its classic Middle Eastern flavors.

On the practical side, this beet hummus is very easy to make, as long as you have a food processor. Plus, it only requires pantry staples that you can stock up on well in advance.

All that’s left is for me to wish you a delicious meal, whether with family or friends!

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17.6 oz of cooked beets
5 tbsp of lemon juice freshly squeezed
3 tbsp of tahini
1 tbsp of olive oil
1/2 tsp of ground cumin
1 pod of garlic very fresh
salt

1
Cut the beets into pieces and place them in the bowl of your blender. Add the lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, cumin, and a pinch of salt.
2
Blend all the ingredients until you have a smooth purée. Taste and add salt if needed.
3
Peel and de-germ the garlic, then press it into the beetroot purée using a garlic press. Mix well and serve this beetroot hummus in a pretty bowl.

Notes

You can serve this beet hummus with raw vegetables cut into sticks (carrots, fennel, cauliflower, celery), or with vegetable chips.

Comments

Cecile
July 16, 2021

Super quick, fresher than traditional hummus, and absolutely delicious as long as you use high-quality ingredients!
I kept the same quantities but used "large" spoonfuls for a 6-pack of small vacuum-sealed beets—it turned out perfectly!
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