Recipes and Cooking Beet Hummus 3.3 (13) Add your rating & review Add color and flavor to standard hummus by blending in a cup of bright beets. The finished product would make a tasty sandwich spread or perfect appetizer dip paired with vegetables and bread slices. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on January 19, 2012 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Andy Lyons Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 16 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained 1 8 ounce package refrigerated cooked whole baby beets or one 15-ounce can small whole beets, drained ¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup olive oil Chopped hard-cooked egg (optional) Snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley (optional) Cucumber slices and/or celery sticks (optional) Directions In a blender or food processor combine cannellini beans, beets, tahini, lemon juice, horseradish, garlic, and salt. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth. With the motor running, add oil in a thin, steady stream through the feed tube. Transfer beet mixture to a serving bowl. If desired, cover and chill for up to 24 hours. If desired, garnish with hard-cooked egg and parsley. If desired, serve with cucumber slices and/or celery sticks. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 79 Calories 6g Fat 6g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Calories 79 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 13mg 4% Sodium 126mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Total Sugars 2g Protein 3g Vitamin C 1mg 5% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.