Pink beetroot Hummus

Pink beetroot hummus + secrets to a delicious homemade hummus!

For a long ime we tried making our own hummus and we were always disappointed… It was good but… we still wanted to go back and get the store-bought version!! It was so sad to prefer the industrial to the home made!!

But it all changed when we discovered the 3 secrets to a good hummus :

  1. Use DRIED chickpeas and let them soak all night (I know, it’s not a last minute recipe anymore but trust me it changes everything!)
  2. If your hummus is too think don’t add oil, add col water and/or lemon juice
  3. Don’t be lazy with the tahini!

Pink beetroot hummus + secrets to a delicious homemade hummus!

Pour about 3 cups of pink beetroot hummus :

  • 250 g (1 ¼ cups) dried chickpeas
  • 1 beetroot (cooked or raw if you have a powerful blender)
  • 5 ml baking soda
  • 750 ml (3 cups) water to soak
  • 1,5 liters (6 cups) water to cook
  • 5 ml baking soda
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) tahini (sesame paste)
  • 80 ml (1/3 cup) fresh lemon juice
  • 3-4 garlic cloves
  • Salt to taste
  • 100 ml very cold water

STEPS:

1- In a large bowl, put the chickpeas + 5 ml of baking soda and cover with cold water. Let soak at least 6 hours or overnight

2- The next day, remove the chickpeas from the water and place in a pot with 1,5 L of water and 5 ml of baking soda. Place the pot of the stove and bring to a boil. Let simmer and remove with foam as it forms.

2- Optional : Cook the beetroot in water until tender

3- Cook about 45 minutes or until chickpeas are tender but not mushy

4- Remove from water and put in your mixer/food processor. Mix until you get a thick paste then add : Tahini, beetroot, lemon juice, garlic and salt.

5- Add the cold water slowly and mix for about 3 -5 minutes until you get a creamy and smooth paste.

6- Put your hummus in a bowl in the fridge! Serve cold!

Pink beetroot hummus + secrets to a delicious homemade hummus!

Pink beetroot hummus + secrets to a delicious homemade hummus!

Pink beetroot hummus + secrets to a delicious homemade hummus!

Pink beetroot hummus + secrets to a delicious homemade hummus!

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