Roasted Beetroot Hummus 

Thu, 29 August 2024

Ingredients 

Chickpeas 

Chickpeas contain carbohydrates, protein, and calcium, and 7 of the 25 to 35 g recommended daily fibre intake.  There is no fat content, only polyunsaturated fats. 

Garlic 

Garlic is good for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels 

Beetroot 

Beetroot is packed with nutrition; it contains antioxidants and has lower blood pressure properties. 

 

Recipe 

Hummus is a versatile recipe. It is naturally plant-based, gluten-free, and nut-free. 

Just pay attention because it contains Seasame, one of the 14 allergens. 

 

Serve it with:  

1. Toasted Pita bread. 

1. Raw vegetables 

1. Sandwiches or wraps, burgers. 

1. Halumi salad 
2.  

Recipe for 6 people 

Ingredients	Quantity
Small roasted beetroot	1
Cooked chickpeas	1 tin (400 g; 240g drained)
Lemon zest	1 large
Lemon juice	½ lemon
Garlic clove	1 minced
Tahini (contains sesame)	2 Tbsp (30 g)
Black pepper & Salt	To taste
Extra virgin Oil	¼ cup (60 ml)
Paprika	To decorate

 

Method of Work 

Roasting beetroot: 

• Place beetroot onto a tin foil, drizzle with oil and wrap tightly. 

• Bake for one hour at 190? C until a knife inserted falls out without resistance. 

• Let it cool; wear gloves, peel and chop them. 

• Beetroot can be blended into a fine paste in a food processor. 

Hummus: 

• Drain and rinse cooked chickpeas. The water (aquafaba) could be preserved to make foam for porn star Martini. 

• Place all the ingredients into a food processor and blend into a fine paste. 

• Add olive oil while mixing. 

• Preserve refrigerated for up to a week 

Alternative 

Plain hummus can be flavoured with: 

1. Pest sauce 

1. Guacamole 

1. Sundried tomatoes 

1. Curry paste 

1. Roasted sweet potatoes 

1. Chimichurri 

Allergens 

It contains Sesame