Roasted Beet Toast

What happens when avocado unites with it’s second cousin?

Roasted Beet Toast is born!

There’s something about roasted beets that I’ve seriously been swooning over for a solid three months now. It all started with the Swiss Chard and Pickled Beet Cole Slaw I whipped up for The Recipe ReDux and then my love just blossomed from there…

Hands down I love their color. I mean just look at that beautiful purple POP. So gorgeous!

I have to admit though, beets haven’t always been my thang. When my sister used to eat them, I would gag at the smell and felt like they were picked right out of the dirt. Gross!

Suffice it to say, my palate changed and my eyes were opened to the wonderful flavors and nutrition that the beet contains after Mr. CEO and I dined in New Zealand.

Beets are packed with anti-inflammatory properties and contain a hearty dose of antioxidants in addition to fiber. They contain a natural phytonutrient known as betalains that assists with detoxification as well. It’s important not to over cook your beets though, for prolonged heat exposure has shown to decrease their nutritive properties. I suggest cutting them into quarter pieces and boiling for 15 minutes or roasting for 40 minutes.

The red beets can dye your clothes and skin, so be cautious if you are wearing your favorite blouse while prepping these gems.  On the flip side, because they do contain such a strong red pigment they are excellent to use as a natural food dye to add a pinkish hue to your baked goods.

I have a few recipes I’ve whipped up with these beets over the past few months, but unfortunately I have not been able to snap a “blog worthy” photo for you until this simple Roasted Beet Toast came about. Stay tuned for the killer Feta Beet Burger coming soon and a little Red Velvet Donut too!

Roasted Beet Toast

This simple, nutrient powerhouse beet dip is the perfect smear to top that whole grain bread to make this Roasted Beet Toast. Add a few slices of avocado and you've got a healthy meal in minutes!

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Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Dip

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 0 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

0 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 274kcal

Author: Liz Shaw

Ingredients

For the Beet Spread

• ▢ 15 oz canned beets drained, 1/4 cup pickling juice reserved
• ▢ 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• ▢ 1 small jalapeno seeds removed
• ▢ 1 clove garlic
• ▢ 1/4 tsp salt

For the Toast

• ▢ 6 slices whole grain toast
• ▢ 1 1/2 medium sliced avocados
• ▢ 6 oz feta cheese

Instructions

• In a food processor or blender, add the pickled beets with 1/4 cup pickling juice that was reserved and remaining beet spread ingredients. Puree until smooth.
• Remove and store in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge.
• Enjoy on top of toast, with avocado and feta cheese on top! Or, with your favorite veggies.

Notes

If using whole beets from scratch, begin by tossing then with olive oil and salt.  Then roasting in the oven at 450 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes, rotating half way through cooking. Add 2 TBSP white wine vinegar, 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar, and 2 TBSP water to the blender in addition to other ingredients. 

Nutrition Facts

Roasted Beet Toast

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 6g30%

Cholesterol 25mg8%

Sodium 717mg30%

Potassium 436mg12%

Carbohydrates 29g10%

Fiber 7g28%

Sugar 13g14%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 253IU5%

Vitamin C 10mg12%

Calcium 184mg18%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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