Heart-Healthy Red Beet Spread
Brighten your appetizer table with this flavorful and nutritious Heart-Healthy Red Beet Spread! This vibrant, ruby-hued spread is packed with wholesome ingredients like roasted red beets, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh lemon juice, delivering a perfect balance of earthy sweetness and tangy zest. Seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, along with a hint of fresh dill, this recipe is an irresistible combination of taste and texture. Perfect for dipping whole-grain crackers, pairing with fresh veggies, or spreading on artisan bread, it’s a deliciously guilt-free choice for any occasion. With 8 servings and just 15 minutes of prep, this spread is as easy as it is heart-smart.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium red beets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the red beets thoroughly and wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil. Place the wrapped beets on a baking sheet.
Roast the beets in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Once the beets are cool enough to handle, peel the skin off using your hands or a small paring knife. Cut the beets into chunks and place them into a food processor.
Add the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, ground cumin, ground coriander, sea salt, and black pepper to the food processor with the beets.
Blend the ingredients together until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Transfer the beet spread to a serving bowl and stir in the chopped fresh dill.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Serve the heart-healthy red beet spread chilled or at room temperature with whole-grain bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1485 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1420 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
