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Wide shot of a bowl with beet butter made with pureed beets, walnuts, maple syrup, vanilla, and olive oil. Garnished with chopped walnuts.

Beet Butter

Beet Butter

A creamy and slightly sweet plant-based spread with beets, walnuts, vanilla, and maple syrup.
 By Nina Shirley
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dips and Spreads
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 8 dark red beets, scrubbed clean
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Cube the beets and boil for for 20 minutes until fork tender.
  • Blend beets and all other ingredients in the food processor until completely smooth.
  • Serve with crackers or bread.

Notes

Recipe used with permission from Nina Shirley at The Dirt Academy.
Keyword 30 minutes or Less, Healthy, Kid-friendly, Vegan