Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wash and dry the beet and wrap in aluminum foil.
Place in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes - 1 hour or until easily pierced with a fork.
During the final few minutes of baking, mince the garlic and add to a pan with a splash of olive oil.
Saute until golden brown.
Remove the beet from the oven and let cool.
Once it is cool enough to handle, peel off the skin (it should come off easily) and chop into chunks.
Add to your food processor and pulse until you have very small pieces.
Add in all remaining ingredients including the sautéed garlic and process until completely smooth. I like to let the food processor run for a good 2 or so minutes to ensure it's really creamy.
Taste and adjust seasonings as desired or add more water for a thinner consistency. I sometimes add in one raw clove of garlic for a stronger garlic flavor. The food processor will heat the hummus a bit, so I suggest adding it to the fridge before serving!