Roasted Beet Hummus

Name: Roasted Beet Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium Roasted beets; 1.5 cups Cooked chickpeas; 3 tbsp Tahini; 3 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 clove Garlic; 1 tsp Cumin; 3 tbsp Olive oil; to taste Sea salt

Earthy, sweet and grounding — a beautiful spread or dip.

Prep 10 min Cook 40 min Serves 6snack

Ingredients

Roasted beets2 medium
Cooked chickpeas1.5 cups
Tahini3 tbsp
Lemon juice3 tbsp
Garlic1 clove
Cumin1 tsp
Olive oil3 tbsp
Sea saltto taste

Method

1
Roast whole beets at 200C for ~40 min until tender; cool and peel.
2
Blend all ingredients until silky.
3
Adjust with water for consistency.
4
Drizzle with olive oil to serve.

Ayurvedic rationale

Beets nourish the blood and support liver function — grounding for Vata, cooling for Pitta.

Nutrition notes

Beets contain betalains linked to healthy blood pressure in studies.

Traditional wisdom is a lens, not medical advice. Please consult a professional if you have allergies or a medical condition.