Dessert

Fresh Beet Hummus Recipe

Name: Fresh Beet Hummus Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 3-4 mini beets or 1 medium beet, cooked and peeled; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp tahini; 1 tbsp olive oil; Juice of half a lemon; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 2 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 2 tbsp slivered almonds; 1 drizzle olive oil (for finishing); 10 toasted crostini; Assorted fresh veggies for dipping (e.g., celery, carrot sticks, cucumber slices)

ByMariam Harutyunyan March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

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Introduction

Fresh Beet Hummus is a vibrant and delicious twist on the classic hummus, bringing a beautiful color and earthy sweetness from beets. It’s perfect as a healthy snack, appetizer, or party dip that will impress your guests with its flavor and appearance.

The image shows a white scalloped bowl filled with smooth, bright magenta beet hummus, topped with several dark red beet slices, thin light brown almond slivers, and small green herb leaves. A toasted multigrain cracker is dipped into the hummus on the right side of the bowl. Around the bowl, there is an arrangement of thinly sliced orange, yellow, and red mini bell peppers pointing outward in a circular pattern, and several toasted multigrain breadsticks forming a border on the outer edge. All of this is set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 15oz can chickpeas
3-4 mini beets or 1 medium beet

2 garlic cloves
1 tbsp tahini

1 tbsp olive oil
Juice of half a lemon

1/4 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp feta cheese
2 tbsp chopped parsley

2 tbsp slivered almonds
1 drizzle olive oil
10 toasted crostini

Raw veggies for serving (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Place the chickpeas, beets, garlic cloves, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt in a food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Scoop the beetroot hummus into a serving dish. Drizzle with extra olive oil, then sprinkle with fresh parsley and feta cheese on top.

Step 3: Serve the hummus with toasted crostini and raw veggies for dipping or spreading.

Tips & Variations

Roast the beets before blending for a sweeter, more intense flavor.
Add a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika for a spiced variation.

Use pine nuts instead of slivered almonds for a different crunch.
For a smoother texture, peel the chickpeas before blending.

Storage

Store the beet hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving and add a little olive oil if it seems dry. It’s best enjoyed fresh but can be gently reheated to soften if needed.

How to Serve

A white round dish sits in the center full of bright magenta beet hummus with a smooth texture, topped with dark purple beet slices and light brown slivered almonds scattered on top. This dish is surrounded by four groups of snack pieces arranged evenly in a circle: toasted multigrain bread slices with a golden brown and crispy texture, and mini bell pepper halves in shades of yellow, orange, and red with a shiny surface and seeds visible inside. A few sprigs of fresh green thyme are placed sparingly among the snacks. The dish and snacks rest on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen beets for this recipe?

Yes, frozen cooked beets can be used if fresh ones are not available. Thaw and drain them well before blending to avoid excess moisture.

Is this hummus suitable for vegans?

The base beet hummus is vegan, but the recipe includes feta cheese as a topping. You can omit the feta or substitute it with a vegan cheese alternative to keep it vegan-friendly.