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Creamy Beet Dip

By Liza Schoenfein

3.8

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Photo by Con Poulos

Beets' red hue is pretty, but the stains—not so much. Scrub cutting board ASAP with hot, soapy water.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds beets, halved
Parchment paper
3/4 cup light sour cream
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
Pinch ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small clove garlic
Whole-wheat pita wedges (optional)

Preparation

  1. 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.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 62 calories
2 g fat
1 g saturated fat
10 g carbohydrate
2 g fiber
2 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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