Creamy Beet Dip

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Creamy Beet Dip
45 min.
8
67kcal

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Are you ready to impress your guests with a vibrant and delicious dip that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this Creamy Beet Dip! With its stunning ruby-red color and rich, velvety texture, this dip not only serves as an eye-catching centerpiece for your antipasti platter but also delivers a burst of flavor that everyone will adore.

The combination of earthy roasted beets, aromatic garlic, and a hint of warm cardamom creates a unique flavor profile that pairs beautifully with the tangy light sour cream. Plus, with a dash of refreshing lemon juice and zest, this dip is not just creamy but also bright and uplifting on the palate. It’s a delightful treat that is both vegetarian and gluten-free, ensuring that it caters to a variety of dietary preferences.

This dip is an excellent choice for starters or snacks, whether you're hosting a dinner party, enjoying a game night, or simply indulging in a quiet evening at home. Serve it with fresh pita or your favorite crunchy vegetables for a wholesome, flavorful experience. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that boasts only 67 calories per serving. Get ready to dive into a luscious, nutritious dip that will leave your guests reaching for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds beets halved
  • small clove garlic 
  • pinch ground cardamom 
  •  juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup cream light sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Roast beets on acookie sheet lined with parchmentpaper, turning once halfway through,until soft, 45 to 60 minutes.
  2. Removefrom oven and let cool. Peel beetsunder running water. In a foodprocessor, combine beets, sour cream,2 teaspoons juice, cardamom, salt andgarlic; blend until smooth.
  3. Transferto a bowl and garnish with zestto taste.
  4. Serve with pita, if desired.
  5. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories67kcal
Protein12.21%
Fat31.02%
Carbs56.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.38
Glycemic Load
3.71
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.7291303924892%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.31mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:67.32kcal
3.37%
Fat:2.44g
3.76%
Saturated Fat:1.45g
9.05%
Carbohydrates:10.05g
3.35%
Net Carbohydrates:7.65g
2.78%
Sugar:5.89g
6.55%
Cholesterol:7.55mg
2.52%
Sodium:157.01mg
6.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.16g
4.32%
Folate:95.84µg
23.96%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.51%
Fiber:2.4g
9.62%
Potassium:327.64mg
9.36%
Vitamin C:5.93mg
7.19%
Magnesium:22.07mg
5.52%
Phosphorus:50.22mg
5.02%
Calcium:45.01mg
4.5%
Iron:0.71mg
3.93%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.58%
Copper:0.07mg
3.45%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.38%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.75%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.44%
Vitamin A:99.05IU
1.98%
Selenium:1.32µg
1.89%
Vitamin B3:0.31mg
1.53%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.51%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.39%
Source:Epicurious