Roasted Beet Hummus Chips (Printable)
Vibrant roasted beet hummus served alongside crisp toasted pita chips for a flavorful Mediterranean bite.
# What You Need:
→ Roasted Beet Hummus
01 - 1 medium beet, trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 3 tablespoons tahini
04 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
05 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for roasting
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
→ Toasted Pita Chips
10 - 3 large pita breads (or gluten-free pita if desired)
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beet in foil, drizzle with olive oil, and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes until fork-tender. Cool, peel, and chop.
02 - Cut pita breads into triangles. Arrange on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and season with sea salt and smoked paprika if using. Toast in the oven 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp. Cool before serving.
03 - Combine roasted beet, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - Transfer hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and serve alongside toasted pita chips.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like you fussed for hours, but comes together in just over an hour from start to table.
- The color alone starts conversations, and the creamy-crispy pita chip combination keeps people coming back for more.
02 -
- Don't skip rinsing the canned chickpeas—that starchy liquid will make your hummus taste powdery instead of silky smooth.
- The beet must be completely cool before you blend it, or the heat will make the hummus separate and lose its creamy texture.
03 -
- Add a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper to the hummus if you want subtle heat, or a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds on top for extra depth and texture.
- If your hummus is too thick, add cold water drop by drop rather than all at once—it's easier to thin than to thicken, and cold water keeps the texture silky.