Avocado Beet Hummus Toast (Print Version)

Colorful layered toast with smooth beet hummus and ripe avocado

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ For the Beet Hummus

01 - 1 small cooked beet (about 3.5 oz), peeled and chopped
02 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 2 tablespoons tahini
04 - 1 garlic clove
05 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ For Toast & Toppings

09 - 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
10 - 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds or pumpkin seeds
14 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Combine the beet, chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
02 - Toast bread slices in a toaster or oven until golden and crisp to your liking.
03 - Spread a thick, even layer of beet hummus over each warm toast slice. Arrange avocado slices neatly on top of the hummus.
04 - Sprinkle generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Scatter fresh parsley and toasted seeds over the top for added crunch and color.
05 - Serve immediately while toast is still warm, accompanied by fresh lemon wedges for squeezing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The earthy sweetness of beets transforms ordinary hummus into something extraordinary
  • Its the kind of vibrant, Instagram worthy food that actually tastes incredible
  • You can prep everything in under 20 minutes but it looks like you spent hours
02 -
  • The beet flavor intensifies after a day in the fridge, so this hummus actually tastes better made ahead
  • Over blending can make the hummus gummy, so stop as soon as it reaches your desired smoothness
03 -
  • If your hummus seems too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the perfect consistency
  • Wear gloves when handling beets unless you want pink hands for days

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