Gluten Free Beet Hummus Cucumber Rounds

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

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That vivid magenta hummus isn't just eye-catching — it's built from a roasted beet blended with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin into something silky, earthy, and just a little tangy. Spooned onto crisp cucumber rounds, it becomes a two-bite appetizer that feels fancy without requiring much effort at all. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. Roasting the beet wrapped in foil is the real secret, coaxing out a deep sweetness that balances the brightness of the lemon and the nuttiness of the tahini. The cucumber acts as the perfect cool, crunchy base, making this completely grain-free without sacrificing any of the satisfaction you'd normally get from a cracker or crostini. A drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt at the end pull everything together and make the platter look genuinely stunning. Whether you're hosting a party or just want a snack that feels a little special, these rounds deliver serious flavor with minimal fuss.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the beet hummus

1 medium beet (about 6 oz), scrubbed
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 small clove garlic
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp salt
2–3 tbsp cold water, as needed

For serving

1 large english cucumber, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
1 pinch flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place the beet on a sheet of aluminum foil, drizzle with a little olive oil, and wrap tightly. Set on a baking sheet and roast for 35–40 minutes, until a knife slides through the center with no resistance.
2
Remove the beet from the oven and let it rest, still wrapped, for 10 minutes. Unwrap and, using a paper towel, rub the skin off under cool running water. Cut the beet into rough chunks.

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