Tanney and I wanted to create a yummy spring appetizer that was light, bright and colorful, so we decided to make Open-Faced Roasted Beet Hummus Sandwiches! We slathered English muffins with a creamy and flavorful roasted beet hummus, and then topped them with fresh avocado and lime zest. Trust me, the combo is delicious.
I’m totally in love with the vibrant pink color and luxurious texture of this roasted beet hummus! Doesn’t it look amazing? Adding ginger and lime zest transformed this hummus from ordinary to out of this world! Just think of it as hummus getting a spring makeover…
Not only does this hummus possess beauty, but it also has brawn. Did you know that Olympic athletes eat beets to improve their athletic performance? Eating beets helps blood vessels relax, which allows oxygen to flow into muscles more easily. Throw in a dose of protein from the chickpeas, and it’s one powerful hummus!
Open-Faced Roasted Beet Hummus Sandwich Notes:
– Feel free to microwave the beets instead of roasting them.
– This would make a fantastic dip for fresh veggies.
- 2 beets
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 inch of ginger
- 3 tbsp tahini
- juice of half a lime
- half of one lime zest
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 can chickpeas
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cumin
- English muffins
- 2 avocado
- microgreens (optional for garnish)
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Wrap beets in aluminum foil, place on baking sheet, and then roast in the oven for about 45-50 minutes.
- Let the beets cool and then peel them. If the skin does not come off easily, return to the oven to let it roast a bit longer.
- Add the beets, ginger, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, and chickpeas to the food processor and pulse until minced. Scrape down the bowl, then add the tahini, and process until coarsely pureed. Add the olive oil and process until smooth.
- Stir in the spices and salt.
- Toast the English muffins and top them with roasted beet hummus, avocado, and microgreens.
These are simply beautiful! I love the bold colours. I am not a fan of pickled beets, but I have always wanted to try them in a different method.
You have to try it! It’s a fun way to get beets into your diet 🙂
Aside from the fact that these look absolutely delicious, you have me sold on beets now that I know that high performance athletes leverage their greatness as well! Going to give this recipe a shot very soon, thanks Josie!
Thanks Cyrus! Let’s eat like Olympians 🙂
This is gorgeous!! I have never tried beet hummus!
Thanks Pam, you have to try it! 🙂
I love the use of lime and ginger in your humus and can’t wait to make it!
The lime and ginger are the secret ingredients! They really make this hummus extraordinary 🙂
So, so stunning! It is hard not to want such a pretty dish! I’ve never thought to combine beets and avocado either.
Thank you so much! The creaminess of the avocado pairs perfectly with the earthiness of the hummus 🙂
I LOVE beets, and beet hummus sounds like something I would want to eat every day! SO lovely
Thanks Heather! I’ve been eating it every day this week, you have to try it! 🙂
I get plenty of beets in my daily eats, but I too love the vibrant pink of a beet hummus! cannot wait to try your version!
Thanks Kristina! Excited to find out that you are a fellow beet enthusiast! 🙂
I have beets, tahini and I love hummus, definately making this – will likely turn my fingers pink doing it but that’s ok – it’s so worth it!!
Totally worth it! 🙂
Definitely a recipe I will be trying out for lunch this week. I love a good nourishing vegetarian sandwich like this!
Thanks Thalia, hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Oh my gosh this looks delicious! I never would have thought to try beets like this, what a great recipe.
Thank you! Loved making this beet hummus! 🙂
YUM! I LOVE beets and am always looking for new fun ways to eat them – thanks for sharing this! I’ll be sharing it on my page for sure!
Made this and it was beautifully delicious. Fun to make and eat. Love!!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Julia! 🙂