**Beet Dip: A Colorful and Nutritious Appetizer**
Beet dip, a vibrant and flavorful spread, has been enjoyed for centuries. Made from roasted beets, this versatile dip offers a unique combination of sweetness, earthiness, and a delightful pop of color. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a healthy snack, this delectable dip is sure to impress your taste buds. In this article, we'll explore two irresistible beet dip recipes: a classic version and a tangy goat cheese variation. Both recipes are easy to make and packed with nutrients, making them a perfect addition to your appetizer spread or crudité platter. Get ready to indulge in the goodness of beets with these delightful recipes!
BEET DIP
Such a colorful appetizer!
Provided by Eden
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the beets in a small baking pan with a small amount of water.
- Roast in a 350 degree oven for 1 hour.
- Peel and cut in half.
- Add beets, garlic, yogurt, olive oil and chili powder in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.
- Garnish with feta, hazelnuts, shallots and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 276 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY BEET DIP
Provided by Liza Schoenfein
Categories Condiment/Spread Food Processor Appetizer Roast Fourth of July Vegetarian Root Vegetable Beet Sour Cream Self Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Roast beets on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, turning once halfway through, until soft, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. Peel beets under running water. In a food processor, combine beets, sour cream, 2 teaspoons juice, cardamom, salt and garlic; blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with zest to taste. Serve with pita, if desired.
BEET RICOTTA DIP WITH VEGETABLES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Use a large sheet of foil to form a nest around your beets, then toss with some olive oil and a healthy pinch of kosher salt and pepper. Seal in foil and roast in the top third of the oven until the beets are fork-tender, 45 minutes.
- Carefully unwrap the beets and let cool, then slice into quarters. Add the beets, ricotta, vinegar, a large pinch of kosher salt and several grinds of fresh pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth, then taste, adding more salt and pepper if needed. Pour into a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil, a few cracks of fresh black pepper and a sprinkle of flaky salt. Serve with the vegetables.
GARLICKY BEET SPREAD WITH YOGURT, DILL AND HORSERADISH
This recipe for an easy appetizer borrows from the Ashkenazi tradition, making it a perfect Hanukkah offering. Roasted beets, dill, walnuts and horseradish are whirred in a blender with yogurt, garlic and olive oil, coming together into a pungent magenta purée. It is thick enough to serve on latkes, and creamy enough to go it alone as a dip with vegetables. (The New York Times)
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories condiments, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To roast beets, heat oven to 375 degrees. Place beets in a small baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Add 3 tablespoons water to bottom of dish and cover tightly with foil. Bake until tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, turning beets after 45 minutes. Let cool, then peel.
- Using a food processor, grind walnuts, garlic and salt until very finely ground. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add the peeled beets, oil, yogurt, lemon juice, dill and horseradish and pulse until relatively smooth. Taste for seasoning and add more lemon or salt, or both, if needed. Serve with latkes or fritters, or use as a dip for vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 167, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 311 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
BEET DIP WITH LABNEH
This recipe for a delicious raw beet dip comes from Botanica, a vegetable-focused restaurant in Los Angeles run by Emily Fiffer and Heather Sperling. The recipe is easy - throw everything into the blender raw - though it requires a little time for the blades to break down the beets with walnuts, olive oil and a few other aromatics. Fiffer and Sperling cleverly adapted the dip from muhammara, the Middle Eastern spread made from red peppers. Using beets creates another dish altogether, but one that tastes bright, sweet and earthy. Serve it with a dollop of labneh, as well as warm pita and quartered Persian cucumbers for dipping, and generously drizzle everything with olive oil and crunchy salt.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories easy, quick, snack, dips and spreads, appetizer, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the beets, whole walnuts, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, chile flakes, garlic and salt into a food processor or blender. Purée on high until beets and nuts are finely chopped. Scrape down the sides, and blend again, until the mixture gets slightly smoother. Add the olive oil, and blend again, scraping down the sides, until mixture forms a coarse purée. Taste, and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and additional lemon juice, if desired.
- Spoon labneh into a bowl, smoothing it, then heap the beet dip on top. Top with a generous drizzle of olive oil and chopped walnuts; grate some lemon zest on top. Serve with pita and cucumbers for dipping.
BEET DIP (LAURA)
Categories Condiment/Spread Appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 2 beets-boiled w/skins on and about 1" of stem. 30 to 40 minutes, until fork tender. Peel. 1 small potato, peeled, boiled. (Or 1 slice toasted bread) Put all ingredients in food processor until smooth.
Tips:
- Choose the right beets: For the best flavor and texture, select beets that are small to medium in size and have smooth, unblemished skin.
- Roast the beets: Roasting the beets before dipping them in yogurt or sour cream mellows their earthy flavor and brings out their natural sweetness.
- Use a food processor or blender: This will help you achieve a smooth and creamy dip.
- Add flavorings: Feel free to experiment with different flavorings, such as garlic, lemon juice, dill, or horseradish.
- Serve with pita bread, crackers, or vegetables: This dip is perfect for dipping pita bread, crackers, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Beet dip is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's easy to make, healthy, and packed with flavor. So next time you're looking for a new dip to try, give beet dip a try.
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