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Beet Hummus

Beet Hummus

This hummus is a vibrant bright pink thanks to the addition of steamed beets.

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Preparation time: 20m

Ingredients:
1 beet, 1 1/2 c cooked chickpeas, 1 clv garlic, 3 T tahini, 3 T lemon juice, 1/4 c water, 1 1/2 t cumin, 1/2 t salt


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Beet Risotto

Beet Risotto

This colorful risotto is deceptively simple to prepare, but be warned that if you go with red beets instead of gold, it is a bit messy.

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Preparation time: 15m
Cook.: 25m

Ingredients:
4 c chicken broth, 2 T butter, 2 T olive oil, 1 onion, 1 lb beets, 3 1/2 t coarse salt, 1 1/4 t black pepper, 1 1/2 c arborio rice, 4 t white wine vinegar, 3 T heavy cream, 4 T coarsely chopped parsley, 2 oz goat cheese


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Beet Soup in Roasted Acorn Squash Bowls

Beet Soup in Roasted Acorn Squash Bowls

This soup is nothing short of stunning. Vibrant. Mesmerizing. It is the dinner equivalent to typing in all caps, and begs to be described with exclamation points. Green! Orange! Red! Exciting!

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Preparation time: 2h

Ingredients:
4 acorn squash, kosher salt, 1 large red onion, 1 1/2 T oil, 5 medium beets, 1 red apple, 2 clv garlic, 4 c stock or broth, 2 T cider vinegar, 1 T brown sugar


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Beet, Carrot, and Apple Salad

Beet, Carrot, and Apple Salad

Winter vegetables can often seem heavy, but this root vegetable and apple salad is crisp and refreshing, a great antidote to filling holiday foods.

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Preparation time: 20m

Ingredients:
1 beet, 2 carrots, 1 apple, 1 T lemon juice, 1/2 t salt, 1 T olive oil, black pepper


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Beets in Dill Sauce

Beets in Dill Sauce

These sweet and sour beets are delicious hot or cold. Serve them as a side dish or add them to a green salad.
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Preparation time: 30m

Ingredients:
4 c sliced beets, 2 T lemon juice, 1 T stone-ground mustard, 1 T cider vinegar, 1 T apple juice concentrate, 1 t dried dill weed (or 1 t. fresh dill, chopped)


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Beets with Angel Hair Pasta

Beets with Angel Hair Pasta

Another wonderful way to enjoy beets! Makes a dish that is pleasing to the eye and the palate.

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Preparation time: 30m

Ingredients:
8 oz angel hair pasta, 4 beets, 2 T olive oil, 1 clv garlic, 1/2 red onion, salt, black pepper, 1/2 c broth, 1/2 t rosemary, crushed red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese


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Berry Oatmeal Scones

Berry Oatmeal Scones

Definitely dessert, but a healthful choice. Wholesome oatmeal, whole-wheat flour and a medley of dried berries will satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Preparation time: 45m

Ingredients:
1 c all-purpose white flour, 1 c whole wheat flour, 1/4 c oatmeal, 3/4 t baking soda, 3/4 t baking powder, 1/4 t sea salt, 8 T butter, 1/4 c evaporated cane juice crystals, 3/4 c nonfat milk, 1 c dried berries


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Best Ever Balsamic Vinaigrette

Best Ever Balsamic Vinaigrette

Not an exaggeration! It's become part of my routine to make this every few days so it's always on hand.

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Preparation time: 15m

Ingredients:
3 T balsamic vinegar, 1 T Dijon mustard, 1 clv garlic, 1/2 c olive oil, salt, pepper