Beetroot hummus in 5 minutes
Raw beetroot hummus so vibrant and pink, delicious and healthy in just 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 300 grams of organic cooked chickpeas
- 2-3 medium beetroots washed and peeled
- 1-2 raw garlic cloves
- 1 table spoons of tahini
- 1 table spoons of unsweetened vegetable milk
- The juice of 1 lemon
- 60 ml of cold water
- ¼ tea spoon of cumin powder
- ½ tea spoon of sweet paprika powder
- Salt for required taste
- Few black sesame seeds for decoration
- 2 tablespoons of aquafaba
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. if it's too thick, you might gradually add a little more of chickpea liquid (aquafaba), 1 table spoon of unsweetened vegetable milk or some water until the desired consistency is reached.
- .Check for taste, add extra salt, lemon, garlic or tahini, depending on one`s taste.
- It can be topped with salad leaves, microgreens, fresh herbs, berries, nuts, olives, or seeds.
- it can be served with a whole range of salad vegetables, crackers and bread and can also be served on toasted bread as in the third picture.
- It keeps well for up to 4 days in the refrigerator, stored in an airtight container.
- The secret to the smoothest, most luxurious hummus is the order in which you add the ingredients to your food processor. Add tahini and lemon juice to your food processor, and then turn it on and process for a minute or until you whip up a creamy paste. Then add the chickpeas, followed by the remaining ingredients, the last of all the water, this way you are sure to obtain the desired texture.
Notes & Suggestions
The secret to the smoothest, most luxurious hummus is the order in which you add the ingredients to your food processor. Add tahini and lemon juice to your food processor, then turn it on and process for a minute or until you have a creamy paste. Then add the chickpeas, followed by the other ingredients, and last of all the water, this way you are sure to get the desired texture.
You may cook your chickpeas from scratch, but you will need to make sure they are thoroughly cooked and tender to get a creamy hummus consistency.
Remember you also use boiled or baked beetroot for this recipe.
If you don`t like Tahini or you can`t find it at a store near you, you can try substituting it with peanut butter, cashew butter or almond butter.
Nutrition Profile
Nutrition
Beetroot hummus in 5 minutes
Amount per Serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated automatically per serving. Values may vary depending on ingredients used and serving size. Adjust calculations accordingly if changes are made.
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