This homemade dip checks all the boxes: easy to make, healthy, and delicious!
Chef Dale Mackay is back with another irresistible and easy recipe! This time he is combining two of our favorite things — Beets and hummus to create this fresh and healthy dip that is perfect for your next gathering.
Serve this with crackers and vegetables, or even make a simple cucumber canape!
WOT we love about this recipe: The goat cheese and fresh dill perfectly complement the hummus! We recommend not skipping this step.
Homemade Beet Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 cup Beets Peeled, ½ inch piece
- 1 cup Canned chickpeas
- 2 tbsp Tahini
- 1 tbsp Garlic
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- ¾ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Topping
- ¼ cup Goat Cheese
- 1 tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped
Instructions
- Place beets in a pot with about 2 ½ cups of water on med-high heat with a lid on.
- After about 15-20 minutes, take the lid off and keep cooking.
- When the beets are quite soft, and there is a little bit of water left, add chickpeas and garlic.
- Turn heat down to medium and continue to cook until all liquid is almost gone.
- Add to blender with all other ingredients and blend for about 2 minutes until nice and smooth. Taste to check seasoning.
- Place in a bowl and garnish with goat cheese and dill or whatever you like on top.
- Serve cool or room temperature.
Want to try another one of Chef Dale Mackay’s recipes? Try his Thai Chicken Wings!
Enjoy!
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Recipe by Chef Dale Mackay and photography by Bob Deutscher
