Beet Dip

Quick & Easy Roasted Beet Dip

Roasted beet dip is possibly one of the most beautiful spreads there are. With that incredible magenta color, this dip is always a show stopper. Roasted beet dip is incredibly easy to whip up, and requires only a few ingredients, a baking sheet, and a food processor or blender.

Benefits of Beet Dip

With that stunning color, it is no wonder that beets are filled with heaping amounts of valuable vitamins and nutrients. So, here are ten amazing benefits to eating this earthy sweet treat, by themselves, or in this beet dip recipe.

Nitrates

The nitrates found in beets help to provide us with long lasting energy. For example, they assist in helping to keep you in tip top cardiovascular shape with exercising.

Iron

The iron content found in beets helps to oxygenate your blood! When your blood has a great flow of oxygen, it helps to prevent fatigue. Not only that, the iron from beets also helps to prevent iron deficiencies like anemia.

Betalain

Betalain is actually part of what makes a beet so beautifully red. It is a pigment found in vegetables. It is also a great antioxidant, which helps to protect our cells from damage and prevent cancer.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is so important for our eyesight. The Vitamin A content in beets help to keep your vision, especially night vision, in check. Vitamin A also helps to protect your skin cells.

Fiber

Beets are high in fiber, which are necessary for a healthy digestive system. The fiber in beets help to maintain regularity, for instance, in preventing constipation, diarrhea, IBS, and certain colon disease.

Protein

Yes, beets have protein! Another great source of plant-based protein, which is an essential part for the growth and development of body tissue.

Folic Acid

Folic acid helps your body produce and maintain new cells, and also helps prevent changes to DNA that may lead to cancer. As a medication, folic acid is used to treat folic acid deficiency and certain types of anemia.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues. It’s involved in many body functions, including formation of collagen, absorption of iron, the proper functioning of the immune system, wound healing, and the maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth.

Calcium

Your body needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones. Your heart, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly. Some studies suggest that calcium, along with vitamin D, may have benefits beyond bone health: perhaps protecting against cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure.

Roasted Beet Dip Recipe

INGREDIENTS 

• Beets
• Shallot
• Garlic
• Lemon
• Tahini
•  Olive Oil

INSTRUCTIONS 

PREP BEET DIP

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Then wash & dry the beets. After, peel the skin, and chop into medium size chunks. After, peel and mince the shallot. Then peel the garlic. Finally, remove the seeds from the lemon.
• Once prepped, toss the beets, shallot, and garlic cloves with 1 tsp. olive oil. Then lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake

• Bake the beets, shallot, and garlic for 20 minutes, or until the beets are tender.

Blend

• First, place the beets, shallot, and garlic in a food processor. Then add the juice from the lemon, 1 Tbsp. tahini, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and 1 Tbsp. water. Blend on high for approximately 2 minutes, or until the beet dip is well blended.

Serve Beet Dip

• Once blended, place in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Then, garnish with sliced green onions, chives, cilantro, or parsley.

Beet Dip Serving Suggestions

There are so many ways to enjoy this roasted beet dip! Here are a few of my favorites:

Serve the beet dip alongside some tortilla crackers.

These beautiful beet wraps from Angelic Bakehouse are so delicious, and work so well paired with some chopped veggies. The wraps have a very subtly beet flavor, are soft, do not fall apart, and are my go to for sandwich wraps! To make this colorful and satisfying wrap:

If you enjoyed this vegan dip recipe, make sure to check out my others!