Dips and Spreads

Beet Butter

A creamy and slightly sweet plant-based spread with beets, walnuts, vanilla, and maple syrup.
Recipe by by Nina Shirley
Wide shot of a bowl with beet butter made with pureed beets, walnuts, maple syrup, vanilla, and olive oil. Garnished with chopped walnuts.
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Cost per servingPer serving$0.99
Makes8 servings
Total timeTotal30 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes
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Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 8 dark red beets scrubbed clean and tops removed
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions

  1. Cube the beets and boil for for 20 minutes, until fork tender.
  2. Blend beets and all other ingredients in the food processor until completely smooth.
  3. Serve with crackers or bread.
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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