Pork Free Beet Hummus Cucumber Rounds

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

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These vibrant little bites are as stunning to look at as they are satisfying to eat — earthy roasted beet blended into silky chickpea hummus, piled onto cool, crisp cucumber rounds for a snack that feels genuinely special. The beet gets roasted low and slow until completely tender, which deepens its natural sweetness and gives the hummus that gorgeous jewel-toned color you just can't fake. Tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of cumin round everything out into something rich and balanced without being heavy. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, wholesome cooking. The cucumber base keeps things light and refreshing, making these rounds a perfect appetizer, party platter addition, or afternoon snack. A drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt at the end elevate the whole thing without any extra effort. Once you see how easy the homemade hummus comes together in a food processor, you may never reach for a store-bought tub again.

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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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