Garlicky Golden Beet Turmeric Hummus

Ready to take your hummus game to the next level? Meet Garlicky Golden Beet Turmeric Hummus, your new favorite dip that will have you double-dipping every time. This vibrant and creamy concoction is as fun to make as it is to eat.  So, let’s dive into the deliciousness!

Golden Beets:

Firstly, let’s talk about golden beets. These beauties bring a sunny color and earthy sweetness to your hummus. Peel and slice them up, then give them a loving spritz of extra virgin olive oil. They’re ready to hit the oven.

Roasted Garlic:

Now, here comes the star of the show: elephant garlic. This giant, flavorful bulb is no ordinary garlic. Slice off the top, wrap it in tin foil, and give it a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Then, pop it into the oven alongside your beets.

While your kitchen fills with mouth-watering aromas, imagine the moment when those golden beets and garlic cloves are ready. The beets come out tender and slightly caramelized. The garlic, oh the garlic! Squeeze out those soft, fragrant cloves like you’re getting the last bit of toothpaste.

Next up, it’s hummus time! Combine the roasted beets and garlic with chickpeas and tahini in a food processor. Here’s a pro tip: for extra creamy hummus, take extra time to remove the transparent shells from the chickpeas. It’s a bit tedious, but it’s worth it.

Season your mix with turmeric, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper. The turmeric adds a beautiful golden hue and also packs a healthy punch. Blend everything until smooth and creamy. Taste it. Add more seasoning if needed. Taste again, because you can never be too sure.

Voila! You’ve got yourself a bowl of Garlicky Golden Beet Turmeric Hummus. It’s perfect for spreading on sandwiches, dipping veggies, or just enjoying by the spoonful. Your taste buds will be dancing. Enjoy the hummus magic!

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Garlicky Golden Beet Turmeric Hummus

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Keyword golden beet hummus, golden beet recipes, roasted garlic hummus, Turmeric hummus

Prep Time 50 minutes

Cook Time 17 minutes

Servings 6

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

• 1 elephant garlic bulb
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups peeled and sliced golden bets
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 15.5 oz can chickpeas*
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 3 teaspoons turmeric

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Slice the top off of the garlic.
3. Wrap in aluminum foil and pour a generous amount of olive oil over the top.
4. Seal the foil and place it in the oven.
5. Spread the sliced beets out on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Coat with olive oil.
7. Season with Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
8. Place in the oven for 15 minutes after the garlic and roast for 40 minutes until tender.
9. Remove from oven and let cool.
10. When the garlic has softened, remove from the oven.
11. Let cool and squeeze the cloves out of the bulb.
12. Reserve the oil in the foil.
13. Blend the chickpeas, tahini, beets, and garlic.
14. Pulse in the turmeric.
15. Slowly drizzle in the reserved oil plus 1 tablespoon olive oil.
16. If the mixture is still too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until it smooths out.
17. Season with Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. to taste.
18. Transfer to a bowl and serve with pita chips.

Recipe Notes

*It adds extra time, however removing the skins off the chickpeas creates a smoother hummus. You can do this the day before.

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