ROASTED BEET AND LENTIL DIP
This brightly-hued dip is packed with fiber, thanks to both red beets and lentils. Canned lentils can be found in most grocery stores and are a great alternative to the ever-popular chickpea. Just make sure to drain them well and give them a good rinse to eliminate extra sodium before using them.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F with 2 racks set in the middle. Stir together 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon of the oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, thyme, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a 2-quart baking dish. Add the beets and stir to coat in the liquid. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the upper rack of the oven until the beets are fork-tender, about 1 hour, stirring the beets once halfway through the cooking time.
- Meanwhile, spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast on the lower rack of the oven until slightly darkened in color and fragrant, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Finely chop 3 of the toasted walnuts and reserve for garnish.
- Remove the thyme from the baking dish and discard. Cool the beets and cooking liquid slightly, about 10 minutes. Add the beets, cooking liquid (along with the cooked garlic), whole toasted walnuts, lentils, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to a food processor. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Season with the remaining 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar if desired.
- Transfer the dip to a small serving bowl and garnish with the reserved walnuts. Serve with pita chips and vegetables.
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Peter Odusola
[email protected]This dip is delicious! I can't wait to make it again.
Yoseph Tesfaye
[email protected]I'm going to try making this dip with different vegetables. I think it would be great with roasted carrots or parsnips.
Anusha Magar
[email protected]This dip is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids love the sweet flavor of the beets.
Kirsten Mason
[email protected]I love the vibrant color of this dip. It's so pretty and inviting.
Lance Noyes
[email protected]This dip is so easy to make. I just roasted the beets and lentils in the oven, then blended them with the other ingredients.
Green T.
[email protected]I made this dip for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Adu Jonas
[email protected]This dip is a great way to use up leftover beets. I always have a few beets in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.
MAHAR MOHSIN
[email protected]I love the combination of beets and lentils in this dip. It's so unique and flavorful.
Md Tarikul Islam
[email protected]This dip is perfect for a healthy snack or appetizer. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's also low in calories.
Abdullah Meher
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of beet dip, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make.
Breilyn Garcia
[email protected]This beet and lentil dip was a hit at my party! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the roasted beets give it a beautiful color.