Roasted Beet Hummus Pita (Printable Version)

A creamy blend of roasted beets and chickpeas served with golden pita chips for a healthy snack.

# What You Need:

→ For the Roasted Beet Hummus

01 - 2 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 3 tablespoons tahini
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 garlic clove, peeled
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 2-3 tablespoons cold water, as needed

→ For the Pita Chips

11 - 4 whole wheat pita breads
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets in foil and roast on a baking sheet for 40 minutes, or until fork-tender. Let cool, then peel and cut into chunks.
02 - Lower oven to 375°F. Cut pita breads into triangles. Place on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt and smoked paprika if using. Bake for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Cool completely.
03 - In a food processor, combine roasted beet chunks, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired creamy consistency is reached.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with extra olive oil if desired. Serve with homemade pita chips.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The stunning magenta color makes it a showstopper at any gathering
  • Roasting the beets first deepens their natural sweetness and creates the creamiest texture
  • Homemade pita chips are infinitely better than storebought and surprisingly simple
02 -
  • Wear gloves or use paper towels when peeling roasted beets unless you want pink hands for days
  • The hummus tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge so make it ahead
  • Do not skip the cold water trick it transforms the texture from good to extraordinary
03 -
  • Reserve a few chickpeas to sprinkle on top for a restaurantstyle presentation
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper tucked underneath the olive oil drizzle creates a beautiful surprise heat

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