Beet Hummus Recipe – UN Plaza Grill

Jan 18, 2022 by Chef David

By Chef David

Ines Chattas graciously shared her recipe for beet hummus. This colorful side dish, while not on their menu, will dress up your table for Shabbos.

BEET HUMMUS (a recipe from Ines Chatta – UN Plaza Grill)

Ingredients:

• • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 2 medium beets, boiled and peeled
  • 2 chopped garlic cloves
  • 2/3 cup of tahini
  • Juice of 1 lemon (approximately 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. 1. Combine the chickpeas, tahini, beets, lemon juice, half of the lemon zest, garlic, cumin, and salt in the bowl of a food processor (I used an immersion blender for hummus that is less fine).
   2. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend until smooth.
   3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed

Chefs note: Ines likes her hummus lemony

Garnish:

• Pinch of fresh chopped parsley
• ¼ cup chopped pistachios
• 1 oz lemon zest

Presentation:

Serve in a bowl and sprinkle parsley, remaining lemon zest, and pistachios as toppings and finished off with a drizzle of olive oil.

The UN Plaza Grill is participating in New York City’s 2022 Restaurant Week. Restaurant Week was created in 1992, offering diners prix-fixe meals to sample eateries. 2022 Restaurant Week runs from January 18 through February 13, and the UN Plaza Grill will be offering a $59 three-course price fixed meal. Patrons can select between six appetizers, four entrée choices (including the Center Cut Rib Eye with hand-cut fries), and can their meal with a choice between three delectable deserts, Apple Tart, Molten Chocolate Cake or Tiramisu.

Reservations can be made by calling 212-223-1801 on the restaurant’s website at www.unplazagrill.com. UN Plaza Grill is under kosher the supervision of the OU.