Beetroot Hummus (recipe and video!) - The Twin Cooking Project by Sheenam & Muskaan (2024)

FAQs

What are the health benefits of beetroot hummus? ›

Backed by numerous studies, beets have been known to help fight inflammation, aid in weight maintenance, support brain health, and improve digestive health-to name a few.

In the large bowl of a food processor fitted with blade, place chickpeas, cooked beets, tahini, garlic, lemon juice. Season with salt and spices. Run processor for a bit, and while it's running, add 2 ice cubes (this helps whip the beet hummus to a nice creamy consistency.) Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.

If you've become bored by Trader Joe's numerous other hummus offerings, if mere edamame hummus strikes you as humdrum, then this novel, beet-centric take on hummus may be just what you're looking for. To me, however, this beet hummus is like getting my car back from the mechanic and being told – “Good news.

Freshness: The Homemade Advantage

By using freshly cooked chickpeas, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and top-notch tahini, you're guaranteed a hummus that bursts with flavor. On the other hand, store-bought hummus, while convenient, often lacks the same level of freshness.

For instance, betalains (mainly betanin) are the effective antioxidant extracted from beetroot. Several lines of evidence have shown that betalains might reduce the risk of some cancers, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, liver and kidney damage (Kavitha et al., ²⁰¹³).

Can you eat beets everyday? It's always best to follow a varied diet. Eating a small amount of beetroot every day is unlikely to do any harm, but a high intake could lead to low blood pressure, red or black urine and feces, and digestive problems for anyone with a sensitivity to the nutrients.

Beetroot and its juice help your heart and lungs work better during exercise. Nitric oxide from beets increases blood flow to your muscles. Some athletes eat beetroot or drink beet juice when exercising to improve their performance. Beets are rich in folate (vitamin B9), which helps cells grow and function.

Can diabetics, heart patients and overweight individuals have Beetroot Hummus? Yes, this recipe is good for diabetics, heart and weight loss. The Nitrates present in beet aid in detoxification and helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels.

Incorporating beetroot into your diet is an excellent way to boost your eye health. It is packed with essential nutrients that are known to slow sight loss conditions like diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, making it a key player in the fight against blindness.

Best Overall Tahini: Al Arz Tahini

It has a deep, nutty, full flavor and isn't gooey or sticky. This is one I have on hand in my home kitchen for hummus, baba ghanouj (also spelled baba ganoush), tahini sauce for my falafel, and more.

What hummus tastes the best? ›

Some store-bought hummus brands include artificial preservatives such as potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate. These two ingredients are often added to preserve foods, but we believe there are better ways to do that. Additionally, look for Disodium Calcium EDTA.

Hummus can cause food poisoning if it is kept too long and at too high an ambient temperature.

Another cause might be that your lemon is a bit old, causing it to taste more bitter than sour. Lastly, if you've added too much garlic or just happened to used a particularly strong clove, it'll leave the hummus with a very pungent, raw taste.

Most hummus you buy in a supermarket is made with either soybean oil or sunflower oil. Both of these are highly processed and can be inflammatory. Look at the label and find hummus made with extra-virgin olive oil for the most health benefits (not to mention flavor – good olive oil is like a fine wine).

Beetroot juice contains antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin B-6, and iron. These compounds help protect the liver from inflammation and oxidative stress while enhancing its ability to remove toxins from the body.