Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add the chopped beets and garlic cloves to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the beets are tender and garlic is fragrant. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.

In a food processor, add the roasted beets, garlic, chickpeas, onion powder, lemon juice, lemon zest, 6 tablespoons olive oil. Blend until mixture is smooth, add salt and pepper to taste. Depending on the size of your beets, you may need a little more olive oil if your hummus is too dry, add 1 tablespoon at a time until the consistency is right.

To serve, add to a bowl and top with cashews, fresh lemon balm, and lemon zest.