Hummus is appetizer or dip that has become popular in international food scene, it is not just limited to Middle eastern cuisine. It is very essential part of mezzah ( cold appetizers served with pita bread in beginning of the meal.)
Homemade hummus is very easy to make and it tastes much better than store brought ones. Made usually from boiled chickpeas and paste of sesame seeds. The flavoring is very simple, like garlic, lemon and cumin seed powder.
But I wanted to up my game add new flavors to hummus, which would be appealing to my daughter and would love in her lunch box. So added roasted beet and Avocado to make awesome tasting and full of nutrients.
This was really simple to make. I used fresh beets (boiled for 30 mins then cooled and skinned). It looks so pretty and would be great for a party. I found it a little too sweet so added a little salt, but then I’m a fan of spicy, garlicky hummus. Great alternative use of beets though, so I may make it again if the kids like it.
For Avocado just cut, cored and pulsed it with the hummus.
Ingredients:
2 cup boiled chickpeas,
Juice of 1 large lemon
1/4 cup tahini, store-bought
2 garlic cloves
5 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp cumin powder
3 tbsp water
1 boiled beetroot
1 ripe Avocado
Method:
In a food processor, put tahini and lemon juice. Pulse for 1 minute. Scrape sides and then add 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, cumin and the salt to the tahini and lemon juice mixture. Again pulse for 1 minute and then scrape sides and bottom of bowl then process another 1 minute.
Add half of the chickpeas to the food processor then grind for 1 minute. Scrape sides of bowl, add remaining chickpeas and grind for 1 to 2 minutes or until thick and smooth paste. You can use 2-3 tbsp of water while grinding to make it smooth.
Now divide the hummus in two parts.
For Beetroot hummus grinding beetroot with one part hummus until you get vibrant red smooth hummus. You will need to adjust the seasoning.
For Avocado hummus grind the second part of hummus with one ripe avocado. Similarly you will need to add little extra salt.
To Serve remove the hummus into a bowl then drizzle about 2-3 tbsp of olive oil over the top and sprinkle with paprika and serve with Pita bread or use it as a spread for open sandwich or bruschetta.
Awsome post, thank you for sharing. I actually had no idea Hummus was so simple! I’ll have to try this for sure 🙂
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I am glad you liked it:)
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We love hummus in our family, so healthy and straightforward recipe. Love the colour of Beetroot hummus, so girly 🙂
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I know was for my daughters lunch box 😃
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I once tried this beet hummus but without boiling the beets, I guess boiling them would make a unique difference in the taste.Good one Afroz and nice to be connected with you via the blog.
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Pleasure is all mine Sapana😀 try boiled or roasted beets it all loads of flavor to hummus.
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Thanks for sharing the Recipe.. I must Try .. it’s Drool worthy😉
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Thank you 😊
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I love hummus it’s one of the tubes I like to gorge on. Lovely share. The color are actually very inviting. 👍👍
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Thank you, I am glad you liked it 😊
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You have given the hummus such a gorgeous and tasty makeover. In the process you created something which is visually inviting and goodness loaded. That platter looks stunning.
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Thank you Piyali, glad you liked it 😊
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I actually had no idea Hummus was so simple! I’ll have to try this for sure But i’m still wondering how does it tastes thou but it looks delicious here
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Josselyn i am sure you will love it 🙂
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Yummy, this looks so tasty! And I absolutely love those colors, they’re so interesting. Thank you for sharing.
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My daughter absolutely loved the colors as she is big time unicorn fan 😊
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So I love hummus. But my children not so much. I tried dying it with food dye ( see if they would like the different colors) but then it just leaves your mouth stained. I never even thought to try mixing it with other foods that are bold in color. The local stand down the road has golden beets I wonder if that would give it like a sunshine yellow color. then I could put out a trio for BBQ’s
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Cia i would say it’s worth trying, it would be so much fun to have sunshine yellow hummus 😃
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Ok now I want hummus! I love the color that the beetroot gives, it is so pretty. I have to try eat some again, I am usually not a fan but maybe I will be again because it’s pink ^^
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I think you should give it a second chance 😀
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I haven’t had a chance to try hummus myself but I don’t think I’ve ever seen one in this color. It looks so cool and definitely sounds tasty!
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Ya it was for my daughters tiffin box, she is big fan of unicorns 😃
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Oh your breads are so pretty with all those colors! I recently made a couple hummus variations too but didn’t think to add beet. Lovely!
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Just saw your post on hummus really loved your variations. Would love to try yours as well.
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Afroz..this looks delicious, the colour is so vibrant and appealing. Shall give a try.
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Thank you Jayashree 😀
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they look so delicious and the colour is awesome. Nice thought of making hummus from beetroot – its totally new to me
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Menaka being even I try sneaking in healthy stuff here and there in my daughters lunch box 😃
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Awesome post… loved the beettoot hummus colour. Superb one Afroz
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Thank you Ruchi, I am glad you liked it 😊
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Beetroot hummus is something I love because of the gorgeous color and also because there are hardly any recipes in which I can use beet which my daughter and I for that matter would eat. Love this one!
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Actually beetroot is every mom’s terror I just can’t make my daughter eat it 😄
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I love to make hummus at home, the store bought hummus just does not do it for me…but making it with avocadoes and beer root is completely new for me. Will definitely try this
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Me too hate the pasty hummus from the store..
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This is pretty colorful. I thought I didnt like beets but I have tried some recently and they arent bad!
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Yes i agree they aren’t bad 🙂
And their nutritional value is very high.
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homemade hummus tastes much better. thanks for sharing your version. i love trying out different flavors
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I am glad you liked 🙂
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I’m not a huge fan of beets but I love avocados! Hummus is my favorite snack.
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I love Avocados too 😊
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I have never tried this before, never even heard about it. The pink one is beet hummus? I honestly have to try it!
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Yes the pink is Beetroot hummus and green is Avocado hummus 😊
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Such beauties.
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Thank you 😊
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Living in the Middle East, I can order Hummus everywhere, but I really want to try Avocado and Beetroot Hummus. Sounds so good.
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Me too in Middle East 😊
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Well aren’t these hummus recipes interesting! I’ve never thought of beet root! Love how colorful they turned out too!
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Thank you 😊
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I love hummus and this looks delicious. I love how you paired with avocado as that is my fave food right now.
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Thank you 😊
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These are so different I love to make dips and spread for the week and this looks so nice.
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Thank you 😊
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Ooh that looks absolutely incredible! You have essentially combined 3 of my favourite things (hummus, avocado & beets) and come up with my idea of heaven.
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Oh really!! I am glad you liked it 😀
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This seems like a great make over for hummus and you mange to do it. I love the decorations too.
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Thank you
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Really tasty. I love guacamole and adding beetroot would give it something different.
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It is not guacamole lucicoo its a Middle eastern dip hummus that I flavored with beetroot and avocado.
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I have to admit I am a big time foodie and I just love hummus. Around 3 yrs back I got a chance to visit Jordan and that was the first time I tried hummus, since then I am in love with hummus. Not only it taste good but it has the nutritional value as well. I will definitely try out your recipe, thank you for sharing with us. 🙂
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Thank you Akshay, I totally agree with you, the nutritional value of such humble dip is very high.
I am glad you liked it.
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This hummus looks so tasty and delicious. I will definitely try to make this on weekends.
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Thank you Elizabeth
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