# Roasted Beet Hummus This Simple Hummus Recipe Creates a Vibrantly Colored Spread By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-beet References: [minimalistbaker](http://minimalistbaker.com/roasted-beet-hummus/) Roasted Beet Hummus puts a bold spin on the [traditional Mediterranean spread](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bezi) and gives it an exciting new appeal. This hot pink dip will give your plate some color while giving your taste buds a satisfying snack. Using a whole roasted beet along with the [usual chickpeas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-dreamy-hummus), this Mediterranean-inspired dip is super creamy and flavorful. Using lemon, garlic, salt and pepper, this boldly colored hummus is fairly easy to prepare. In addition to its eye-catching look, Roasted Beet Hummus is a [vegan dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantana-foods) which makes it a snack that can be enjoyed by a wide range of eaters. This delicious dip can be served with veggie sticks, packed into a pita or spread across toast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vibrantly Colored Food:** Opportunity to innovate by creating visually appealing and Instagram-worthy food products that incorporate bold colors. - **Plant-based Snacks:** Disruptive opportunity to develop and market vegan-friendly snacks to cater to the growing demand for plant-based options. - **Creative Hummus Variations:** Innovation potential in expanding the hummus market by introducing unique and flavorful variations of the traditional Mediterranean dip. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to explore new product development in the visually appealing and plant-based snacking sectors. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation potential for health and wellness companies to create and market nutrient-rich, plant-based snack options. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Opportunity for restaurants and hospitality establishments to differentiate themselves by offering creative and visually striking hummus variations as a part of their menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tahini-Rich Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezete.md) - [Ultra-Smooth Red Pepper Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-red-pepper-hummus.md) - [Chocolate Cinnamon Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-cinnamon-hommus.md) - [Functional Hummus Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-hummus.md) - [Boldly Flavored Hummuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-sabra-hummus.md) - [Sweet Chili-Inspired Garlic Hommuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-chili-hommus.md) - [Organic Hot Honey Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-hummus.md) - [Bean Brand Hummus Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-beanz-houmouz.md) - [Organic Pumpkin Hummus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-pumpkin-hummus.md)