This healthy plant-based Gluten-Free Vegan Spicy Jalapeno Beet Hummus recipe is an easy recipe to make with a spicy twist on plain beet hummus. It's made with raw beets so it's a no-cook hummus dip that's ready in less than 5 minutes and it's bright and beautiful color looks just as good as it tastes!{ Plant-Based | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | Nut-Free | Oil-Free | No-Cook | Lectin-Free* | Medical Medium }
Peel the skin off the beets and cut them into quartered pieces.
Prepare the hummus:
Add all ingredients for the hummus, including the beets, to a food processor and process until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
Take a taste and adjust the seasonings if you prefer.
Store in an air-tight BPA-free container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Notes
*Lectin-Free: You will need to use chickpeas that have been pressure cooked, like this brand, and will need to omit the jalapeno for this recipe to be 100% lectin-free.Jalapeno: Depending on how hot your jalapeno is, you may need to increase or reduce the amount of jalapeno. If you have a really hot jalapeno, use 1/2 - 1 in the recipe. If your jalapeno isn't very hot, use 1 - 2 in the recipe.Lemon Juice: Fresh squeezed lemon juice tastes better and retains more nutrients, but you can substitute with store-bought organic lemon juice.Tahini: You can use homemade tahini or a store-bought organic tahini and either will work fine.Himalayan Pink Salt: This is the salt of my preference, but you can always use sea salt as a substitute.Water: Feel free to adjust the amount of water in the recipe depending on the consistency you prefer. Use a little less water (2 tablespoons) if you like a thicker hummus and a little more (4 tablespoons) if you like a thinner hummus.Garnish: You can add optional toppings like a drizzle of 100% avocado oil, chopped fresh cilantro, or organic sesame seeds on top before serving.