Goat cheese and beets go so well together so why not make a dip out of it? This Whipped Goat Cheese and Roasted Beet Dip is so easy to put together and your guests will definitely comment on its beautiful vibrant color I guarantee it! The sweet earthy beets complement the tangy creamy goat cheese and yogurt so well.
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Ingredients
- Beets: I like using red beets here because of the pink color it adds to the dip. But you may use golden beets here too. If you don't have the time to roast raw beets for an hour, you could also buy pre cooked beets as well in the grocery store.
- Fresh Herbs: Scallions and parsley is what I use here to top it off but you can use whatever herb you want. Chives, Mint, Basil, are some ideas!
- Nuts: I use pistachios because I love them and because its green color complements the herbs. But feel free to use any nut you like or omit this all together.
- Cheese: If you don't have goat cheese, feta is a good alternative or cream cheese.
- Other toppings: You can get creative here but some ideas can include crumbles of goat's cheese, small chunks of roasted beets, lemon zest, sea salt to name a few.
See recipe card for quantities and full list of ingredients.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Wrap the beets in aluminum foil and roast for about an hour or until it's tender with a fork. Once cooled, peel the beets and cut into chunks.
- Add all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
3. Serve in a dish and top with herbs and pistachios. Drizzle with a little olive oil
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Storage Tips
- You can make this dip ahead, which comes in handy when you're entertaining.
- I recommend storing it in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
What to Serve With This Dip
This colorful dip goes well as an appetizer or can well be a side dish.
- Serve this dip with a crudite platter
- Crackers or pita chips
- Toasted pieces of bread with olive oil
- Dinner rolls like I did at the Fall Harvest Dinner
If you tried this Whipped Goat Cheese and Roasted Beet Dip, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know what you think in the📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Whipped Goat Cheese and Roasted Beet Dip
Equipment
- 1 Food processor You can use hand mixer here too
Ingredients
- 4 small red beets or 3 medium beets
- 8 oz goat cheese
- ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes or aleppo pepper
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and more for drizzling
- scallions
- parsley
- pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Wrap the beets in aluminum foil and roast in a baking tray for about an hour or until it's tender with a fork. Once cooled, peel the beets and cut into chunks.
- Add all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Serve in a dish and top with herbs and pistachios. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil.
Myte Lopez
easy to make and nothing but deliciousness!! love it!!