Balsamic Beet Spread + Cookbook Giveaway

Name: Balsamic Beet Spread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 3 medium beets, peeled and cut into 2cm/1 inch pieces (about 2 cups); 2 tbsp olive oil (optional); 1½ cups cooked chickpeas; ½ orange, juice; ¼ cup tahini; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1 clove garlic; Salt, pepper; 2 tbsp chopped green onions; 1/2 cup cashews, preferably soaked; 1/2 lemon, juice; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp nondairy milk; salt, pepper

May 9, 2018 49 Comments

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Vegan Balsamic Beet Spread from The Colorful Kitchen cookbook.

The Colorful Kitchen by Ilene Godofsky Moreno is a wonderful vegan cookbook that focuses on easy-to-follow and quick recipes, that also happen to be super flavorful. Smoothies, salads, soups, burgers, comfort foods…there’s something for everyone here. Today I will share a delicious Balsamic Beet Dip recipe from the book, and one of you can also win a copy of the book.

I think I’m not the only one, who feels like a lots of vegan cookbooks are kinda disappointing. The food looks always incredible, but the recipes often call for ingredients, we don’t have in our pantry, and are hard to find ~~and to pronounce~~. Often it also takes ages, and 73472 different dishes to prepare a single meal, which is – let’s be honest – not very practical for every day cooking. I’m all for making complicated food on special occasions, but most days I just want quick and simple food.

That’s exactly why I love Ilene’s cookbook. Mainly simple stuff – just a handful of inexpensive and practical ingredients, easy to understand instructions, and short active cooking times. You’ll find all kind of delicious and healthy recipes in this book, from classics like Alfredo Sauce, Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Caesar Salad, Miso Noodle Soup, or Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Potatoes, to some exciting and unusual recipes, such as Maple-Mustard Squash Grilled Cheese, No-Bake Strawberry Macaroons or Spicy Peanut and Kimchi Stew. They all sound amazing, don’t they?

The recipes are totally customizable, so you can allow your inner vegan chef to experiment a bit. The book also includes a chapter on kitchen staples and sauces, which is a helpful guide for newbies to get more comfortable cooking vegan goodness.

Overall, this cookbook is a lovely way to add some color into your kitchen. I’m pretty sure, that both vegans and non-vegans will enjoy Ilene’s recipes!

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Balsamic Beet Spread

The recipe I’m sharing with you today is the perfect example of these simple, yet super flavorsome recipes. You’ll only need a handful of ingredients, plus 10 minutes of work, and you get this beautiful, vibrant dip, that’s superb with veggies, crackers, or as a sandwich spread. It’s a fun and cute alternative to hummus, so I hope you’ll try it!