Beetroot and Mint Hummus with Sesame Seeds

Beetroot and Mint with Sesame Seeds is definitely my girls’ favourite hummus. The earthy flavour of beetroot, the freshness of mint, the nutty little sesame seeds and the additional layers of flavour already in the velvety smooth hummus, still excites them every time I make it. Not to mention the glorious pink colour and deep purple beetroot I use as a garnish. A feast for the eyes as much as the taste buds.

You can make it with homemade hummus or try buying some hummus in your local supermarket and enhancing it with some beetroot and mint. You can either buy some fresh beetroot and cook it yourself – either boil it or roast it – or you can buy ready prepared cooked, fresh beetroot, like I did today. Do not use pickled beetroot though.

If you want to make your own hummus, please see my Hummus – Core Recipe here. You can then use half of it for this recipe and serve the remaining half either as a Classic Hummus or use it to try out one of my other recipes such as Avocado Hummus with Fresh Herbs and Lemon or Lemon and Coriander Hummus. Alternatively, Classic Hummus freezes well for up to 3 months.

To make this recipe you simply need to blend:

• hummus
• fresh, cooked beetroot
• fresh mint
• a touch more seasoning, if necessary
• garnish with beetroot, shredded fresh mint, sesame seeds, drizzle with olive oil and serve!

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Beetroot and Mint Hummus with Sesame Seeds

Beetroot and Mint with Sesame Seeds is definitely my girls' favourite hummus. The earthy flavour of beetroot, the freshness of mint, the nutty little sesame seeds and the additional layers of flavour already in the velvety smooth hummus, still excites them every time I make it. Not to mention the glorious pink colour and deep purple beetroot I use as a garnish. A feast for the eyes as much as the taste buds.

Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Nibbles, snacks, Supper

Cuisine Lebanese, Middle Eastern

Keyword Beetroot, Hummus, Mint, Sesame Seeds

Prep Time 10 minutes

Servings 4

Author Susan

Ingredients

• 15g fresh mint, stems removed
• 150g fresh, peeled and cooked beetroot
• ⅛ – ¼ teaspoon fine salt
• ⅛ – ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 200g classic hummus

Garnish ideas:

• chopped beetroot
• shredded fresh mint
• ½ teaspoon white sesame seeds
• ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds
• drizzle of good quality olive oil

Instructions

1. Blitz the fresh mint in the food processor until finely chopped.

2. Add the beetroot and blitz again.

3. Next add the the hummus and process until smooth.

4. Taste and add additonal salt and some freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

5. Tip into a serving dish, garnish with chopped beetroot, shredded mint, black and white sesame seeds, drizzle with olive oil and serve.

Recipe Notes

Equipment

• Kitchen scales and measuring spoons
• Chopping board and knife
• Food processor
• Serving bowl