Nitrate & Nitrite Free Roasted Beet Hummus with Crudités
Roasting whole beets low and slow in a foil packet is the secret move here — it coaxes out a deep, earthy sweetness that transforms a simple dip into something genuinely stunning. The blended result is this vivid, jewel-toned spread that looks almost too pretty to eat, layered with warmth from cumin and turmeric and a bright hit of fresh lemon juice. Every ingredient on the list is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to squint at labels wondering what's hiding in the fine print — just real food doing exactly what it's supposed to do. Tahini and chickpeas bring a creamy, satisfying richness that makes this feel indulgent without leaning on anything cured, preserved, or packaged. The crudités — crisp carrots, celery, cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper — keep everything fresh and snappy, turning the whole spread into a proper centerpiece rather than an afterthought. A drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of smoked paprika over the top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant, but it comes together entirely in your own kitchen with zero shortcuts required.
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6 servings
For the hummus
- 2 medium beets (about 12 oz total), scrubbed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 2–4 tbsp ice water
For the crudités
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 stalks celery, cut into sticks
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into rounds or spears
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
For serving
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place the beets on a sheet of aluminum foil, drizzle with 1 tbsp of the olive oil, and wrap tightly into a packet. Set the packet on the baking sheet and roast until the beets are completely tender when pierced through the center with a knife, 45–55 minutes depending on size.
- 2
Remove the beets from the oven and let them rest, still wrapped, for 10 minutes. Unwrap carefully — steam will escape — then rub the skins off with a paper towel or the foil. Roughly chop the beets and set aside to cool slightly.
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