Avocado Beet Hummus Toast (Printable Version)

Crispy toast layered with vibrant beet hummus and fresh avocado slices. A colorful, healthy meal ready in 20 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ For the Beet Hummus

01 - 1 small cooked beet (about 3.5 oz), peeled and chopped
02 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 2 tablespoons tahini
04 - 1 garlic clove
05 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ For Toast & Toppings

09 - 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
10 - 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds (optional)
14 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - In a food processor, combine the beet, chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust seasoning to taste.
02 - Toast the bread slices to your desired crispness using a toaster or oven.
03 - Spread a generous layer of beet hummus over each toast slice. Arrange avocado slices on top of the hummus.
04 - Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and seeds, if desired. Serve immediately with a wedge of lemon.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • That stunning pink color makes everything feel festive and bright
  • The beet adds natural sweetness that balances the tangy lemon and garlic perfectly
  • Ready in 20 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy cafe
02 -
  • Beet stains everything. Use an apron and work on surfaces you can easily wipe down.
  • The hummus tastes even better after it sits for an hour. The flavors meld together beautifully.
  • Avocado browns quickly. Add it right before serving or toss slices with a little lemon juice.
03 -
  • If your hummus is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the perfect consistency
  • Roasting the beet with a little olive oil brings out its natural sweetness better than boiling
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly than cold ones

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