Roasted Beet and Garlic Hummus

Roasted beet hummus is loaded with nutrients and makes for a beautiful appetizer or condiment! Serve it up with pita bread, pita chips, and raw vegetables, or use it to spread on sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, you name it!

For those of us who love slathering just about anything with hummus, this version is otherworldly.

Although I’m a big fan of traditional hummus recipes, I also love to change them up from time to time by adding nutrient-packed ingredients.

Don’t put it past me to roast a full bulb of garlic and toss it in the food processor with garbanzo beans either, as seen in my Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus. 

Let’s discuss the simple ingredients for this easy beet hummus recipe. The great news, is you can find the full list of ingredients at any grocery store!

Ingredients for Roasted Beet Hummus:

Red Beets: The vibrant beautiful color and huge powerhouse infusion of nutrients comes from two small cooked beets. You can roast them yourself or buy pre-cooked beets from the store.

Garbanzo beans: The classic hummus ingredient that brings a creamy consistency, plant-based protein, and fiber to the condiment. 

Fresh garlic: Adds a punch of flavor and a subtle heat to this vibrant beet hummus. Increase or decrease the amount to your personal taste.

Tahini: Adds creamy consistency and savory flavor, tahini is simply blended up sesame seeds. 

Fresh lemon juice: Brings a subtle tangy flavor to offset the creaminess of the beans and the sweetness of the beets.

Seasonings: Ground cumin, ground turmeric, sea salt, and black pepper. Cumin adds warm flavor and turmeric brings more antioxidants. Season the hummus to taste with salt and black pepper.

Olive oil: Add oil to your preferred consistency. It helps smooth out and blend the ingredients so that everything gets well incorporated into a creamy texture.

Recipe Customizations:

• Swap out the garbanzo beans for white beans if you’d like.
• To throw an extra spin into this whirlwind of flavor, add a pinch of ground cinnamon. It may sound strange, but cinnamon adds unique flavor and warmth to the dipping experience.
• Add fresh herbs or more seasonings to your personal taste.

Now that we’ve covered the ingredients for this homemade hummus recipe, let’s make it!

How to Make Beet Hummus:

Simply cook your beets according to your method of choice. I roast mine or I buy pre-roasted beets.

To roast beets, wash them well under the faucet to remove any dirt. Use a sharp knife to cut them into chunks. Wrap the chunks of beet in aluminum foil and place the foil packet on a baking sheet. Roast at 400 degrees F for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the beets are fork tender.

You can also boil beets in a large pot of water or steam them until fork tender.

Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and process until your desired texture is reached.

For silkier hummus, continue adding olive oil until you are happy with the consistency.

Use this beet hummus on sandwiches, pizzas, in wraps, on burgers, and more! I like serving it with some feta cheese and pumpkin seeds on top just for fun.

And that’s it! The next time you’re craving a condiment with a twist, whip up this superfood beetroot hummus!

If you’re looking for more delicious appetizer recipes, also try out these reader favorites!

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• Easy Cowboy Caviar
• Air Fryer Steak Bites
• Gluten-Free Crab Cakes
• Baked Feta Dip
• Hush Puppies

For a supercharged vitamin and protein-packed dip of your dreams, here’s what you do!

Roasted Beet and Garlic Hummus

5 from 8 votes

Roasted beet hummus is loaded with nutrients and makes for a beautiful appetizer or condiment! I love serving it with crackers as an appetizer or spreading it on sandwiches or wraps to add flavor to any meal!

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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings: 6 Servings

Equipment

• Food Processor

Ingredients

• 1 (15-oz) can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
• 2 small beets cooked (2 cups chopped)
• 6 large cloves garlic
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup tahini well stirred
• ¼ tsp ground turmeric
• ¼ tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp red pepper optional
• Pinch ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 Tbsp feta cheese crumbles
• 3 Tbsp pumpkin seeds

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400° F.
• Wash the beets and pat them dry. Chop them into ¼”-1/2” slices and place on a large strip of foil. Fold the foil over the beets, creating a packet.
• Slice the top off a bulb of garlic, drizzle it with olive oil and add it to the foil wrap. Place the packet of beets and garlic on a baking sheet and roast 40-45 minutes or until juices are seeping out of the beets. Remove the packet from the oven and allow the beets and garlic to cool.
• Add all the ingredients except the oil to a food processor. Process until smooth. While the food processor is running, drizzle the olive oil slowly through the top spout and continue to process until it’s creamy. You may have to stop the food processor a few times and scrape the sides to get everything to blend together.
• Sprinkle feta cheese and pumpkin seeds over the top of the hummus. Serve with fresh raw vegetables, chips or crackers.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving · Calories: 279kcal · Carbohydrates: 23g · Protein: 11g · Fat: 19g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3g · Sodium: 156mg · Fiber: 6g · Sugar: 3g

Author: Julia

Course: Salsas, Sauces, Spreads, Dips, & Dressings

Cuisine: American

Keyword: hummus with beets, roasted beet hummus, roasted garlic hummus

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I published this recipe on March 10, 2016. On January 20, 2026, I added ingredient notes, more detailed information on preparing the recipe, updated the photos, and added some tips.