Roasted beetroot and white bean dip

Photo: Simon Lambert
Photo: Simon Lambert
Beetroot are great for adding a bit of colour and cheer to a dull day. This easy beetroot dip was delicious and indeed very vibrant and cheerful.I roasted the beetroot to give a deeper and sweeter flavour, blended it with cannellini beans which rounded out the flavour and added a light creaminess. I enjoyed  it with a selection of fresh vegetables and it was delightful.

Makes 400ml

Prep time 15 min

Cooking time 40 min

Skill easy

Ingredients

200g cooked beetroot, peeled

425g tin cannellini beans

2 cloves garlic, peeled

½ tsp fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped

1 Tbsp tahini paste

1 tsp salt

1 lemon, juice

Method

Roughly chop the beetroot and place into the bowl of a food processor, blend to finely chop.

Add the remaining ingredients and blend until a velvety smooth puree has formed.

Taste and adjust if necessary.

It will last in the fridge for 3 days.

 

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