Alpha Gal Friendly Cilantro-Lime Beet Hummus with Veggie Dippers
Roasted beets give this vibrant dip its stunning magenta color and a naturally earthy sweetness that pairs beautifully with bright lime juice and a generous handful of fresh cilantro. The base is built entirely from plants ā chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, and those gorgeous roasted beets ā making it a genuinely satisfying option for anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome without having to scrutinize a single label for hidden mammalian ingredients. Wrapping the beets in foil and roasting them low and slow is the secret to getting that deep, concentrated flavor before everything gets blended into something silky and smooth. A few tablespoons of ice water streamed in at the end is what takes the texture from gritty to genuinely creamy, so don't skip that step. The colorful spread of carrots, cucumbers, bell pepper, and broccoli florets around the bowl makes this feel like something you'd see at a restaurant, but it comes together in your own kitchen with zero fuss. Whether you're bringing it to a gathering or just snacking through the week, this is the kind of dish that earns compliments before anyone even asks what's in it.
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6 servings
For the hummus
- 2 medium beets (about 12 oz total), scrubbed
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Ā¼ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- Ā½ cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- Ā½ tsp ground cumin
- Ā½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2ā3 tbsp ice water
- Ā¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 medium persian cucumbers, sliced into spears
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
- 4 oz broccoli florets
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400Ā°F (205Ā°C). Place the beets on a sheet of aluminum foil, drizzle with 1 tsp of the olive oil, and wrap tightly into a packet. Set the packet on a baking sheet and roast until the beets are completely tender when pierced with a knife, 40ā50 minutes depending on size.
- 2
Remove the beets from the oven and let them rest, still wrapped, for 15 minutes. Unwrap and, once cool enough to handle, rub the skins off with a paper towel or the foil. Cut the beets into rough chunks.
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