Roasted Beet And Cashew Dip Recipes

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.

BEET-CASHEW BUTTER DIP

Steps:

• Put 3 medium beets on a sheet of foil and drizzle with olive oil; wrap in the foil. Place on a baking sheet and roast at 400˚ F until tender, about 1 hour 20 minutes; let cool. Rub off the skins. Puree the beets in a food processor with 3/4 cup cashew butter, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 jalapeno, 1 small chopped garlic clove and 1 teaspoon each chopped ginger and ground cumin; season with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup fresh mint and puree until smooth. Drizzle with olive oil and top with more mint.

BEET DIP

Steps:

• Place beets in a microwave proof dish. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and cook on high 10 to 12 minutes or until very soft and tender. Cool for 15 minutes.
• Place the beets, olive oil and vinegar into the bowl of a food processor and run until smooth.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Taste and adjust seasonings.

CREAMY BEET DIP

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.