Equal parts delicious and colorful, this beet hummus platter is sure to brighten your spread. It's also easy to customize, so you can be sure there's something for everyone.
To make this platter even more interesting, we've included vegetable heart skewers along with tomato-mozzarella versions. The result is a charming board that's perfect for Valentine's Day, spring celebrations, or whenever you're looking for a sweet setup!
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Beet Hummus
Things You'll Need
1 medium beet, roasted (or 2 small beets)
2 or 3 garlic cloves
15 oz. canned chickpeas, drained
2 Tbsp. tahini
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. water
Tip
To roast a beet, wrap it in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. If you're roasting two small beets, you can wrap them together. Roast in the oven for 30 to 60 minutes (depending on the size) at 400°F or until easily pierced with a fork. Let cool and then remove the skin.
1. Chop the beets and garlic
Cut the roasted beets into large chunks. Add the chunks to a food processor along with the garlic cloves. Process until finely chopped.
2. Add the chickpeas and other ingredients
Add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pulse to combine.
3. Add the oil and water
Slowly pour in the olive oil as the food processor is running. Next, add the water and puree until the hummus develops your ideal texture. Taste and add more oil, water, or salt as needed.
Tip
If your food processor doesn't have a spout in the cover to pour in ingredients, you can add the olive oil 1 tablespoon at a time, pausing between each addition. Repeat with the water.
Vegetable Heart Skewers
Things You'll Need
Carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick coins
Radishes, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick coins
Toothpicks
Mini heart cookie cutter
Tip
You can find small heart cookie cutters in the clay section of most craft stores.
1. Cut the hearts
Place the carrot slices on a cutting board. Press the cookie cutter into the carrots, making sure to cut all the way through.
Repeat with the radish slices.
Tip
The scraps can be quick pickled and enjoyed as a topping for salads, tacos, and avocado toast. Alternatively, you can chop up the scraps and use them in fried rice.
2. Place the vegetables on toothpicks
Add two to three vegetable hearts per toothpick.
Tip
If the carrots are too hard to spear with a toothpick, place them in a bowl and cover them with water. Microwave for about 20 seconds to slightly soften them.
Tomato-Mozzarella Skewers
Things You'll Need
Cherry or grape tomatoes
Mozzarella, cut into cubes
Toothpicks
Tip
For a dairy-free version, use vegan mozzarella.
Place the tomatoes and mozzarella on toothpicks. Add a tomato and cube of mozzarella to each toothpick.
Beet Hummus Platter
Things You'll Need
Beet hummus
Vegetable heart skewers
Tomato-mozzarella skewers
Pita bread, cut into triangles
Crackers
Celery sticks
Broccoli florets
Radishes
Red bell peppers, sliced
Grape or cherry tomatoes
Cornichons
Curly parsley, for decoration
Tip
This list is just a suggestion. Feel free to incorporate other vegetables, cheeses, and your favorite accompaniments.
Arrange the beet hummus platter. Place the beet hummus in the center of a large cutting board or plate. Arrange the vegetables, crackers, and pita bread around the hummus and fill in small spots with the skewers and parsley.