These Garden Beet Hummus Deviled Eggs are naturally pink, creamy, and full of Mediterranean flavor, perfect for spring gatherings, Easter, or brunch.
Best Deviled Egg Recipe
Typically, deviled eggs are made with hard boiled eggs, dijon mustard and mayo.
What will make this deviled egg recipe healthier and prettier, is beet hummus.
I devised this recipe from the abundant harvest of homegrown earthy beets I had one year.
The nutrients of this deviled egg recipe are off the charts!
What Makes These Deviled Eggs Healthier?
I have had great success growing beets in a small area, and are so rewarding to pull out of the ground and cook with.
However, the great thing about beets is that they are available just about all year, and are an abundant source of health properties in everything they are added to!
Making deviled eggs with nutrient rich beets, tahini and Greek yogurt makes for a healthier, prettier deviled egg.
How To Make Mediterranean Beet Deviled Eggs
This easy recipe can be made in under 30-minutes.
We simply need a cooked peeled beet, a few boiled eggs my secret ingredient, from my Mediterranean hummus.
- Eggs are boiled, cooled, peeled and halved.
- Beets are cooked, cooled, peeled and pureed.
- Beet Hummus ingredients are pureed into the cooked beets.
- A piping bag, or zip bag with a small corner cut, to pipe the beet hummus into the cooked egg whites.
- Garnish in a variety of ways.
Once the beet hummus is made and piped into the center of each egg, beautiful and healthy deviled eggs are ready to serve.
Want More Color?
Want more variations of added color?
Not that they need it, but try a scoop of pureed avocado, shaved red onion or black sesame seeds.
Serve at your Easter brunch, next party or summer barbecues for an addition to delicious sides.
More Salads Like These?
You bet! How would you like an Avocado Crab Tower with Mango Salsa?
Or, Beet and Endive Salad with Fig Dressing, a stunning salad I made on The Great American Recipe on PBS,
Ingredients for Garden Beet Hummus Deviled Eggs
One of the things that makes these deviled eggs so special is how a handful of wholesome ingredients come together to create something vibrant, creamy, and full of Mediterranean flavor. Each ingredient adds its own texture and personality to the finished dish.
- Eggs – Classic Deviled eggs always begin with perfectly hard-boiled eggs. Once cooled, the eggs are sliced in half and the golden yolks are gently scooped out. In this recipe, those rich yolks are blended into the beet hummus mixture, adding extra creaminess and depth while keeping the filling beautifully smooth.
- Beet Hummus – The heart of this recipe is the vibrant beet hummus filling. You can certainly use a good quality store-bought hummus if you’re short on time, but making it from scratch allows the flavors to truly shine. The full recipe is included in the recipe card below so you can easily prepare your own silky beet hummus. Blended with the egg yolks, the hummus becomes a luscious, jewel-colored filling that transforms simple eggs into something memorable.
- Avocado (Optional) – For an extra creamy finish, mashed avocado can be spooned or piped on top of the beet hummus. Its buttery texture and mild flavor pair beautifully with the earthy beets and bright lemon. It also creates a lovely contrast of color, deep pink filling topped with fresh green avocado.
- Greek Yogurt – Another wonderful finishing touch is a small dollop of Greek yogurt on top of each egg. The yogurt adds a cool, tangy balance to the richness of the hummus and egg yolks. It also gives the deviled eggs a light Mediterranean flair while keeping them fresh and bright.
- Beet Hummus Ingredients – The beet hummus itself is simple, wholesome, and full of flavor. When blended together, these ingredients create a smooth spread that is earthy, nutty, and slightly tangy.
- Roasted Beets – Roasted beets bring natural sweetness and an incredible jewel-toned color to the hummus. Their earthy flavor gives the filling its unique character while turning the deviled eggs into a truly eye-catching appetizer.
- Tahini – This creamy sesame paste is a key ingredient in traditional Hummus. Tahini adds a subtle nutty richness that balances the sweetness of the beets.
- Garlic – Just a small amount of garlic adds depth and savory warmth, giving the hummus a classic Mediterranean flavor.
- Lemon – Fresh lemon juice brightens the entire mixture. The acidity balances the earthy beets and keeps the hummus tasting fresh and lively.
- Olive Oil – Good olive oil helps create a silky texture while adding a rich, fruity note to the hummus.
- Salt – A pinch of salt ties all the flavors together and enhances the natural sweetness of the roasted beets.
- Black Sesame Seeds (Optional) – For a beautiful finishing touch, sprinkle a few black sesame seeds over the finished deviled eggs. They add a delicate crunch and a striking contrast against the vibrant pink filling.
Tools You’ll Need
Preparing these vibrant Deviled eggs is simple, and most of the tools required are likely already in your kitchen. Having a few helpful pieces of equipment on hand makes the process smooth and enjoyable.
- Medium Saucepan – A medium saucepan is used to hard-boil the eggs. Choose one large enough so the eggs sit in a single layer and are fully covered with water for even cooking.
- Cutting Board – A sturdy cutting board provides a safe surface for slicing the eggs in half and preparing ingredients like roasted beets, garlic, or lemon.
- Chopping Knife – A sharp chopping knife makes it easy to cut the eggs cleanly and prepare any additional garnishes.
- Food Processor or Blender – To create the silky beet hummus filling, a food processor or blender is essential. It blends the roasted beets, tahini, garlic, lemon, olive oil, and egg yolks into a smooth, creamy mixture similar to traditional Hummus.
- Pastry Bag with a Large Star Tip – A pastry bag fitted with a large star tip allows you to pipe the beet hummus mixture neatly into the egg whites. This simple step turns the deviled eggs into a beautiful presentation worthy of a gathering or celebration.
- Measuring Tools – Accurate measuring spoons and cups help balance the flavors of the hummus so the lemon, garlic, and tahini work together perfectly.
- Garlic Press – A garlic press quickly creates finely crushed garlic that blends smoothly into the hummus without leaving large pieces.
- Citrus Press – A citrus press makes extracting fresh lemon juice quick and easy, ensuring bright flavor without seeds.
- Stovetop or Burner – A stovetop or burner is needed to boil the eggs and prepare the roasted beets if you are making the hummus from scratch.
More Beet Recipes To Love
What’s not to love about beets!
They lend themselves to a variety of both sweet and savory recipes, adding their abundant health benefits to everything they are added to.
- Spicy Beetroot Chili Ketchup – Spicy Beetroot Chili Ketchup, made from roasted beets, sweet and sour flavors and a kick of heat from chili peppers, ain’t your kids ketchup!
- Beetroot Ice Cream – Garden Inspired Beetroot Ice Cream, naturally sweet and earthy beetroots, cooked and pureed, whirled into a creamy, sweet, rich unusual Ice Cream.
- Brazilian Health Smoothie – Brazilian Health Smoothie with its raw vegetables and vitamin rich fruits, was popular in Brazil before I ever heard of smoothies here in America.
- Let’s Not Forget These Deviled Eggs On Your Next Brunch Charcuterie!
Why Beet Hummus Deviled Eggs Are Trending Right Now
In recent years, home cooks and food lovers have been drawn to recipes that are not only delicious but also colorful, wholesome, and inspired by global flavors. Beet Hummus Deviled Eggs check every one of those boxes, which is why they’ve been quietly gaining popularity across food blogs, social media, and appetizer tables.
First, there’s the color. Roasted beets create a naturally vibrant pink filling that instantly catches the eye. In a world where people often discover recipes visually, especially on platforms like Pinterest and Instagram, bright, beautiful food has a way of drawing people in before they even know what the recipe is.
There’s also a growing love for Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Creamy Hummus, earthy roasted vegetables, fresh lemon, and olive oil have become staples in many kitchens thanks to their bold flavor and nourishing simplicity. By blending those flavors into a classic platter of Deviled eggs, this recipe brings something fresh to a familiar favorite.
Finally, today’s cooks enjoy recipes that feel a little unexpected. Swapping the traditional mayonnaise-heavy filling for vibrant beet hummus makes deviled eggs feel lighter, more modern, and wonderfully creative, perfect for spring gatherings, brunch tables, and colorful appetizer spreads.
It’s the kind of recipe that feels both nostalgic and new at the same time, which may be exactly why so many people are falling in love with it.
Mediterranean Beet Hummus Deviled Eggs Recipe
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Food processor or blender
- Piping bag with tip
Ingredients
- 6 Eggs
- 1 cup Beets cooked
- 1 tbsp Tahini
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or soft goat cheese
- 2 Garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- Sea salt to taste
- Fresh herbs, thyme or fresh dill, or black sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- For perfect hard-boiled eggs, place eggs in a medium saucepan, on medium heat and boil for 6 minutes. Remove the boiled eggs and place in a bowl of ice cold water, until cool. Once the eggs are cool enough to handle, peel and cut in half, the long side of each egg. Pop out the yolks, reserving only 3 for the beet mixture, and place into a small bowl. Set the egg white halves onto a small sheet pan for preparation.
- For the best results in preparing the beet(s), wrap in 2 paper towels, microwave on medium heat for 5-6 minutes, or until a knife enters the beet easily. Cool. Peel the cooked beet and transfer to a food processor or bowl of a stand mixer and mix until smooth.
- Adding to the beet mixture, 3 of the cooked egg yolks, tahini, yogurt, crushed garlic, lemon juice, salt and olive oil. Puree until the mixture is creamy.
- Transfer the beet mixture to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, for piping, and pipe the mixture into the center of the cooked egg whites.
- Place on a serving platter and garnish with either a sprig of thyme, fresh dill, black sesame seeds or black pepper.
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I believe the table... that place that draws people to gather, is the most powerful symbol of togetherness. All that happens before the table is set, the planning, the gathering, the preparing, are all an intricate part of the dance that create the mood of celebration to share with friends and loved ones.
Love that these use yogurt – great way to lighten it up!
Thank you!!
love the colors, great idea
Thank you Paula!!
A crazy way of dressing up the egg. I love it!
Like the beet hummus combo. The idea readily lends itself to other colorful mixes. Any ideas Robin?
Tried these. A word of caution: Finger food yes, but go easy with the filling!