Roasted Beet Hummus Pita Chips (Print)
Earthy roasted beet dip accompanied by golden, crunchy pita chips for tasty snacking.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Roasted Beet Hummus
01 - 1 medium beet (about 4.2 oz), trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 3 tablespoons tahini
04 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
09 - 2-4 tablespoons cold water, as needed
→ Pita Chips
10 - 3 large pita breads
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap the beet in aluminum foil and roast for 40-45 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. Allow to cool, then peel and roughly chop.
02 - Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Cut pita breads into triangles. Toss with olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika if using. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Cool completely.
03 - In a food processor, combine roasted beet, chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil if desired. Serve with homemade pita chips.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The beet makes it impossibly creamy without adding any dairy
- People will stare at the color before they even taste it, which is half the fun
02 -
- Letting the hummus sit in the fridge for an hour lets the flavors marry and deepen, though it is delicious immediately
- If your pita chips are not crisping up, your oven might run cool so give them a few more minutes and keep checking
03 -
- Rinse your chickpeas thoroughly and even pat them dry for the smoothest, creamiest hummus
- Warm your tahini in the microwave for 10 seconds before adding it, it blends so much better