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Balsamic Beet Spread


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  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 8-10 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium beets, peeled and cut into 2cm/1 inch pieces (about 2 cups)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 1/2 orange, juice
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Salt, pepper

Toppings

  • 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


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F. In a medium bowl, toss beets with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, then spread them out on a baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes, until tender when poked with a fork.
  2. When beets are cool enough to handle, transfer them to a blender and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, chickpeas, orange juice, tahini, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. For the cashew sour cream add cashews to a blender with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt and pepper, and blend until smooth. Add a few tablespoons of water/plant milk to adjust consistency.
  4. Transfer beet mixture to a serving dish. Top with the cashew sour cream and green onions. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Category: Dip
  • Cuisine: Vegan