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Quick Beetroot Hummus (Barbie Hummus)

June 12, 2022

This quick beetroot hummus recipe is my new go-to appetizer. If Barbie made hummus, this would absolutely be it! It has a refreshing flavor of hummus and beets, and is delicious as a dip or healthy spread for an appetizer or on Barbie-themed sandwiches.

Quick and Easy Beetroot Hummus Recipe. Great as a dip, appetizer, or on sandwiches.

Ever since I discovered this beetroot hummus recipe, it has been my favorite appetizer. I’m making it A-L-L the time. It always disappears minutes after I serve it! I highly recommend making a double batch if you’re feeding more than 6 people.

How to cook fresh beetroot?

You need to use cooked beets for this recipe. To save time, you can buy vacuum-packed cooked beets in the grocery store if you don’t feel like cooking them yourself. They are found it in the refrigerated aisle in grocery stores.

To cook your own beetroots, you can bake or boil them

Either way works, but baked beets have a bit more flavor than boiled, so it’s my preferred method.

To bake the beets:

  1. Cut off any tops and wash or scrub the root clean. You don’t need to peel beetroot before baking
  2. Wrap beets in aluminum foil, place on a baking sheet, and place in a 375°F/190°C preheated oven until cooked through and very tender. This can take 60 minutes or longer, depending on their size.
  3. Let cool slightly, then peel and slice into thick slices.

How to make easy beetroot hummus

This is one of the easiest recipes to make and it tastes amazing!

  1. Place the beetroots, chickpeas and garlic into a food processor (I love my Ninja Food Processor!) and process for 1 minute until ground.
  2. Add all the remaining ingredients and process until creamy. It should have some grainy texture. If it’s dry or you want to thin it out and make it more creamy, add more tahini or water, until you like the consistency.
  3. Place the hummus into a serving dish using a small scraper and enjoy!

What can be used instead of tahini?

Tahini is ground up sesame seed paste and is a key ingredient in hummus. It’s grown in popularity so it’s commonly found in grocery stores. But if you can’t find it or simply want to leave it out, feel free. I personally love the flavor and texture it gives hummus (it makes it extra creamy and smooth), but you can still make this recipe with out.

If your hummus is too thick or appears dry without the tahini, try thinning it out with water. Some people who are allergic to sesame use nut butter (such as sunflower seed butter or peanut butter) as a substitute, but I recommend adding a little at a time, to make sure you like the flavor.

Can you freeze hummus?

I get asked this a lot. Personally, I don’t recommend freezing homemade hummus, because the flavor and texture won’t stay the same.

How long can you keep homemade beetroot hummus?

Homemade hummus will stay fresh for 3-5 days in the fridge. The less garlic or lemon juice you use, the longer the hummus will stay fresh. I think that they add so much flavor though, so I recommend using them anyway.

How should I serve beetroot hummus?

Hummus is traditionally eaten with pita bread, but feel free to serve it with crackers or cut up veggies of your choice.

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5 from 6 votes
Quick and Easy Beetroot Hummus Recipe. Great as a dip, appetizer, or on sandwiches.
Quick Beetroot Hummus
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
YIELD: 6 servings
 

This super simple beet hummus recipe is the perfect appetizer. It's super smooth, creamy, and full of fresh beet flavor. Serve with pita, crackers, or fresh veggies!


Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas (430 g/15 oz), drained and rinsed
  • 2 medium cooked beetroots (read above post on how to cook them), cut into quarters
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • zest and juice from 1 medium lemon
  • 2-3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
  1. Place the beetroots, chickpeas and garlic into a food processor and process for 1 minute until ground. Add all the remaining ingredients and process until creamy. It should have some grainy texture, that’s ok. If it’s dry or you want to thin it out and make it more creamy, add more tahini or water, until you like the consistency.
  2. Adjust seasonings, adding more salt, cumin, olive oil, or lemon juice if needed.
  3. Scrape into a serving bowl to use immediately. I like to serve it at room temperature. Refrigerate in an airtight container if you aren't serving right away.

  4. Beetroot hummus will keep in the fridge, covered well, for 4-5 days.
Quick and Easy Beetroot Hummus Recipe. Great as a dip, appetizer, or on sandwiches.

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18 Comments

  • Reply
    Miriam
    January 31, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    Shiran, I love the color beets add to bland-looking dishes!

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    Ann
    June 2, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    What are the sprinkles on top?

    • Reply
      Shiran
      June 2, 2018 at 2:53 pm

      Dried herbs and sesame.

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        Kirstie Ross Fraser
        October 13, 2020 at 3:08 pm

        Thanks for reply!! Which dried herbs do you like best with it?

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    Faigy
    July 16, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    Do you used already made tahini or the non made tehini in its original form?

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      Shiran
      July 20, 2018 at 10:05 am

      I didn’t prepare tahini sauce for this, I’m using raw tahini, or sesame paste.

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    Craig
    November 23, 2018 at 12:57 am

    A very nice recipe. We grow tons of beets in the garden and I’ve found the easiest way to cook a bunch of beets is to throw them in the slow cooker. The skins slide right off, you can Peel easily with a pair of nitrile gloves on.

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    C
    April 17, 2020 at 5:58 pm

    My kids (and me!) LOVE this recipe, I just use a tin of beetroot for ease and means i always have all the ingredients ready to go

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    Taneishq Muhunthan
    June 1, 2020 at 8:45 am

    How many days can you refrigerate this for?

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      Shiran
      June 3, 2020 at 6:32 am

      Up to 5 days.

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    Zané Swart
    January 20, 2021 at 6:15 am

    Just made this, delicious

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    Gail
    July 20, 2022 at 8:03 pm

    I spread it on bread and made cheese sandwiches with it, tastes delicious and has a little kick to it.

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    Rachael Blackadder
    February 3, 2023 at 6:13 am

    If you use the vacuum packed beets – what is the quantity you need for this recipe please ?

    • Reply
      Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet.
      April 5, 2023 at 6:01 pm

      Hi Rachael, If the beets are smaller in size, maybe use 4-5 beets. As long as they are about the equivalent quantity to 2 medium sized beets, you should have good results!

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    R J MacRae
    May 25, 2023 at 5:52 am

    I had a glut of beets in my garden last summer and would make this fresh – it’s delicious! Cooked, sliced beets can be frozen and I had no complaints after defrosting a frozen batch of this hummus too. I’m defrosting the final batch of last summer’s beets today to make this again.

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      Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet.
      June 1, 2023 at 1:51 pm

      Thank you, RJ! This is one of my favorite summertime recipes too. I’m glad to hear it keeps well in the freezer for you too!

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    Michelle
    August 19, 2023 at 1:21 am

    I just made this and it was so delicious. I didn’t have tahini so swapped for smooth peanut butter. Will def make again when I have beetroot to use up!

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      Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet.
      August 22, 2023 at 10:44 am

      Awesome! Thanks!

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