Ingredients

The following ingredients have 11 Servings
  • 3 medium (about 3 inches in diameter beets, stems/leaves removed)
  • 1/2 cup Tahini (pure sesame paste)
  • 3 TB freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
  • extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • Pita chips or tortilla chips for serving

Instruction

  • Do Ahead: Preheat toaster oven or regular oven to 400F. Wrap beets individually in foil. Roast in oven about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender when pierced with fork. Carefully remove foil and let cool completely. Remove skin once cool (will be very easy.)
  • In a heavy duty blender or food processor, combine roasted beets, Tahini, lemon juice, garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Blend or process on medium high until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, scrape hummus into serving bowl. Drizzle with desired amount of olive oil (I use about 2-3 TB.) If desired, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
  • Serve with soft pita bread, crispy pita chips, or tortilla chips. Can be kept chilled, in airtight container, for several days.