Heart-Healthy Red Beet Spread

Vibrant, creamy, and bursting with earthy flavor, this Heart-Healthy Red Beet Spread is a nutrient-packed delight that's as gorgeous as it is delicious. Made from roasted red beets blended with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, this spread offers a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet notes. Fresh dill adds a refreshing herbal touch, making it an ideal appetizer or snack for any occasion. Ready in just an hour with minimal effort, this plant-based recipe is rich in antioxidants, heart-friendly fats, and dietary fiber. Serve it with whole-grain bread, crackers, or crisp veggies for a colorful, wholesome addition to your table. It's perfect for meal prepping, entertaining, or simply elevating your everyday snacking routine!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 medium red beets
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the red beets thoroughly and wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil. Place the wrapped beets on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Roast the beets in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.

Step 3

Once the beets are cool enough to handle, peel the skin off using your hands or a small paring knife. Cut the beets into chunks and place them into a food processor.

Step 4

Add the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, ground cumin, ground coriander, sea salt, and black pepper to the food processor with the beets.

Step 5

Blend the ingredients together until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 6

Transfer the beet spread to a serving bowl and stir in the chopped fresh dill.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.

Step 8

Serve the heart-healthy red beet spread chilled or at room temperature with whole-grain bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	477.7 grams (477.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	436

Total Fat 29.40g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.10g	21%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1485mg	65%
Total Carbohydrate 43.70g	16%
Dietary Fiber 12.30g	44%
Total Sugars 28.60g
Protein 7.30g	15%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 96mg	7%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1420mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.5%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 37.3%