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Bloody Beet Hummus: Spooky, Vibrant, and Perfect for Halloween

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Bloody Beet Hummus is bold, beautiful, and just spooky enough to steal the show at your Halloween party. With a vibrant crimson hue from roasted beets and a creamy, tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with veggies or pita, this dip is healthy, festive, and totally addictive.

  • Author: Imma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer, Dip
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: Halloween, Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium beets, roasted and peeled
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 23 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Water, as needed (for texture)
  • Optional garnishes: Extra olive oil, sesame seeds, parsley or dill, pomegranate arils

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets in foil and roast for 40–50 minutes until tender. Let cool, peel, and chop.
  2. In a food processor, combine roasted beets, chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
  3. Gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired texture is reached. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Spoon into a serving bowl and smooth the top. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with sesame seeds, herbs, or pomegranate arils for a “bloody” finish.
  5. Serve with pita chips, crackers, or fresh veggie sticks.

Notes

Bloody Beet Hummus can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge—just garnish right before serving. To make it creamier, peel chickpeas before blending. Canned beets work in a pinch, but roasted gives deeper flavor. Try serving in a black bowl with spooky garnishes like candy eyes or olive “bugs”!

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