Red Beet Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and nutritious Red Beet Spread—a stunning blend of roasted fresh beets, zesty lemon juice, creamy tahini, and aromatic spices like cumin and garlic. This easy-to-make recipe boasts bold flavors and a natural sweetness, perfect for dipping with pita bread, spreading on toast, or pairing with crunchy raw vegetables. The vivid magenta color makes it a centerpiece-worthy dish for parties or everyday snacking. With minimal prep and a short cooling time, this roasted beet dip combines wholesome ingredients with irresistible taste, offering a deliciously healthy twist to your dips and spreads repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium fresh beets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the beets thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Trim any greens but leave about 1 inch of the stem intact.
Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil. Place them on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
While the beets are roasting, peel and coarsely chop the garlic cloves.
Once beets are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool until they are safe to handle. Unwrap the foil and peel the skin off using your hands or a paper towel.
Cut the peeled beets into quarters and place them in a food processor.
Add the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, salt, black pepper, and cumin to the food processor.
Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Gradually add the water, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lemon juice as preferred.
Transfer the beet spread to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with toast, pita bread, or raw vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.3 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2700 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1260 mg | 97% | |
| Iron | 5361.8 mg | 29788% | |
| Potassium | 1493 mg | 32% | |
*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.
