Rezeptbild: Rote-Bete-Hummus aus australien

Beetroot Hummus

15 min 4 servings🇦🇺 australien 256 kcal Researched
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Description

Beetroot Hummus - Authentic recipe from Australia. Ready in 15 min. Vegetarian. Try it now!

Directions

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  1. 1

    Dice 250 g cooked beets into rough chunks. Drain 200 g chickpeas (cooked or canned). Place both in a blender along with 2 tbsp tahini and 2 tbsp lemon juice.

    ⏱️ approx. 12 min

    💡 Tip: Beet hummus is a colorful twist on classic hummus — chickpea purée with beets, vibrantly pink. Creamy, earthy-sweet, and vegan. A visually stunning dip or spread.

  2. 2

    The recipe states '1 gram of garlic clove' (1 g is far too little for a clove — the intended amount is 1 clove, approximately 3–5 g). Add the garlic.

    ⏱️ approx. 12 min

    💡 Tip: Beets (earthy-sweet) give the hummus its vibrant pink color and a subtly sweet note. Tahini (sesame paste) makes it creamy and nutty, lemon adds freshness, and garlic provides depth. For extra creaminess, add a splash of olive oil, water, or aquafaba. Vegan and colorful.

  3. 3

    Blend everything with a little olive oil, salt, and ground cumin until smooth and creamy (add water as needed). Adjust seasoning.

    ⏱️ approx. 12 min

    💡 Tip: Beet hummus is served as a dip (with vegetable sticks, bread, crackers, or pita), as a spread, or as a side dish on a mezze platter — the creamy, pink hummus. Earthy-sweet and vegan. A colorful eye-catcher.

📜 Origin & History

Beet Hummus is a modern variation of the traditional Levantine hummus. While classical hummus from chickpeas, tahini, and lemon has been known in the Middle East for centuries, the beet variety emerged only in the 2000s through Western fusion cuisine. The Australian version reflects the country's multicultural influence and health-conscious food culture.

🗺️ Where is Rote-Bete-Hummus cooked?

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National

Main region

Rote-Bete-Hummus ist in Australien populär und spiegelt die moderne, gesunde Esskultur wider.

🌿 Regional variants

Classic

Without beets — classic hummus.

With Walnuts

Topped with walnuts — crunchy.

🍷 What goes with it?

As a dip or spread. Serve with bread, vegetables, or pita. Creamy and earthy-sweet. Vegan and colorful.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the data error?

The recipe states '1 gram of garlic clove' — 1 gram is far too little for a garlic clove (a single clove weighs approximately 3–5 g). The intended amount is 1 garlic clove (one piece).

How do you make hummus creamy?

Use well-cooked, soft chickpeas, enough tahini, and add a little liquid while blending (olive oil, water, ice cubes, or aquafaba) — blend for a long time until silky smooth. The beets also contribute to the creaminess and give it a pink color.

What does it taste like?

Creamy, nutty (tahini), fresh and tangy (lemon), savory (garlic, cumin), with an earthy-sweet note from the beets. Milder and sweeter than classic hummus, but a visual highlight (vibrant pink).

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Ingredients

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Servings:
4
  • gekochte Rote Bete250 g
  • Chickpea200 g
  • Tahini2 tbsp
  • Lemon juice2 tbsp
  • Garlic clove1 clove
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Nutrition per serving

256
kcal
11.99g
Protein
38.80g
Carbs
6.90g
Fat

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