Pink Roasted Beet Hummus is an easy, healthy homemade hummus recipe made with roasted beets, chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon and a bite of garlic. Bright vibrant pink, this simple hummus is smooth, creamy and easy to make. Better than store-bought! .. even if you don’t like beets!

Roasted Beet Hummus

With football season starting soon, I began searching for healthy Game Day recipe ideas because I can’t spend the next six months chowing down on Beef Enchilada Dip and Crispy Baked Potato Skins every Saturday.

So in the interest of self respect, I needed to find a healthy Game Day alternative to throw in the mix every once in a while. And since I absolutely LOVE hummus, I decided that was the best place to start.

Then I saw a flash of pink and WHAAAAT??? … purple hummus??? .. or is that pink hummus??? WHO CARES, IT’S SO PRETTY!!!

Yes, I am a sucker for pretty food and this Roasted Beet Hummus is bright pink and gorgeous but more importantly, it tastes amazing!!

This is the part where I tell you how much I don’t like beets …

Pink Hummus

I don’t like beets. So why did I make a beet hummus if I don’t even like beets? Um … let’s go back to the ‘pink is pretty’.

Let’s be honest, pink hummus made from roasted beets just looked so fun, so pretty, so bright freaking pink!! … and I really do like hummus so why not give it a try?

So with a little of this and a little of that, I am absolutely blown away with how good this Roasted Beet Hummus is.

Nutty and smooth with a bit of tang from the lemon and bit of bite from the garlic, this Roasted Beet Hummus is the perfect healthy Game Day recipe.

Why this Pink Roasted Beet Hummus Works!

Roasted Beets – Making homemade hummus from scratch out of roasted beets gives you such a wonderful earthy taste without it tasting like it’ too earthy.
Pink Hummus – C’mon!! That bowl full of pink hummus is a show stopper!
Tahini – This is an easy hummus recipe that incorporates both tahini and chick peas so your hummus is guaranteed to come out super smooth.
Easy – Got a food processor? You are already 3/4 of the way done making this homemade hummus recipe. Simply add your ingredients into your food processor and you are done. Fast and easy, my friends!
Healthy – Great source of fiber and antioxidants and mono unsaturated fatty acids.
Flavor – Amazing combination of lightly sweet and earthy notes from the roasted beets mixed with a tangy creamy, chickpea-and-tahini base.

Pink Hummus Ingredients

Roasted beets – Earthy sweet flavor.
Garbanzo beans – Canned chick peas work perfect for this hummus recipe. Just drain and rinse before using. Besides, Hummus literally translates as chickpeas so these are a must have.
Tahini – Smooth nutty flavor.
Olive oil – Flavor and silkiness.
Garlic – The must have ingredient for amazing hummus.
Salt – Enhances flavors.
Lemon – Juice and zest. Brings a bright tangy note that compliments the beets.
Cayenne – Bit of heat

How Do You Peel Beets?

It’s not necessary to peel your beets prior to roasting them, the skins are pretty easy to remove once you take the beets from the oven.

Once roasted, let your beets cool enough to where you can easily handle them and then take a knife and cut off the stem.

Slide your knife under the skin and using your thumb to hold it, peel the skin right off the beet and repeat this step until you have removed all of the skin.

What Is Tahini and Do You Need It?

Tahini is a Middle Eastern paste or sauce made from ground sesame seeds. You will usually find your tahini in the ethnic section of your grocery store.

It adds an extra layer of nuttiness but since you are also adding chickpeas to your beet hummus, it’s really not necessary.

Plus, the only jar of tahini I found in my grocery store was huge and $7.00 so I guess I will be making hummus for a while to use all that up 🙂

How Do You Make Hummus?

Roast Beets – Start by preheating oven to 375 degrees. Wash beets, lightly coat with olive oil and bake in a pan for 1 hour or until they can be easily pierced with a knife.
Remove skins – When they have cooked, remove them from the oven and let your beets cool to where you can easily handle them and then take a knife and cut off the stem. Slide your knife under the skin and using your thumb to hold it, peel the skin right off the beet. Repeat this step until you have removed all of the skin. Quarter beets and set aside.
Combine – Add garlic, beets, garbanzo beans, salt, tahini, lemon juice and zest and cayenne into a food processor or blender and blend to combine. While motor is running, drizzle in olive oil and continue to blend until smooth.
Taste – Taste your roasted beet hummus and adjust seasonings as needed Add beets and chickpeas and pulse to combine.
Serve – Serve up with veggies or pita chips and top off with a garnish of diced green onion or parsley or pine nuts … the possibilities are endless.

Pro Tips for Perfect Pink Hummus

Equipment – Using a food processor to make this homemade hummus is ideal but if you don’t have one, a blender will work just as well.
Roasted beets – If you don’t have time to roast your beets, pre-cooked store-bought beets will also work great in this recipe.
Gloves – Worried about pink hands? Grab some disposable gloves to keep your hands stain-free.
Tahini: Some people are allergic to sesame and sesame paste. If that’s a concern, you can replace the tahini with yogurt, sunflower seed or nut butter.

How to Serve Homemade Hummus

Serve your pink hummus up with your favorite bite size snacks such as pita triangles, chopped vegetables or crackers.
Cucumber, carrots, sliced bell peppers,
Perfect for Game Day parties, holidays or casual get together, this pink hummus recipe is always in demand and the perfect healthy snack to serve and share with friends.

Enjoy ♥ Heather