Hummus To Cheese Spread: Innovative And Nutritious Beetroot Spreads You Must Try

To make any meal more interesting, you need to add accompaniments to the spread. This includes dips, pickles, chutneys, crackers, salads, and numerous kinds of spreads. While there are several ingredients that you can use, traditional or unconventional, it makes more sense to try something that adds a vibrant hue to the spread and elevates the nutritional quotient of the dishes.

Beetroot is a vegetable that has a lot of scope in the kitchen if you are willing to give it a shot. From making pesto to hummus, the deep-red/ wine-hued vegetable can be an excellent pick for creating and serving interesting and delicious accompaniments with your meals. Follow this guide to learn about a few spreads you can make using beetroot.

Beetroot-Feta Spread

If you like the snacks to be served with a spicy condiment, prepare beetroot-feta spread for an oomph. With the creaminess of yoghurt and the heat of chilli flakes, this recipe has all the elements you need to enhance the flavours of your dish. Add garlic for earthiness, lemon juice for sourness, feta cheese for tanginess, and olive oil for nutrition and consistency. You can use this to spread on sandwiches and enjoy a burst of flavour.

Beetroot-Ricotta Spread

The sourness and creamy texture of the ricotta cheese make this spread a must-try with kebabs, sandwiches, and finger foods. Ricotta also compliments the subtle sweetness of the beetroot and lightens its hue. Blend the two of them with lemon zest, garlic, pepper, salt to taste, and a tablespoon of olive oil to create a mixture that will leave you licking your fingers.

Beetroot-Horseradish Spread

Another ingredient that has the potential to make your dishes nutritious and interesting is horseradish but many find it complicated to use. However, if you cook it and grind it with boiled beetroot, lemon juice, black pepper, sour cream, and salt to taste, you can make a delicious and nutritious spread that can add spiciness and sweetness to your snacks in an instant.

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Beetroot-Walnut Pesto

Both beetroot and walnut are good for your health but a dish that combines their nutritional values is this pesto recipe. You have to grind cooked beetroot, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, walnuts, garlic, pepper, and lemon juice to create a thick paste boasting subtle sweet notes. Not only is it an amazing choice to serve with snacks but you can spread it on sandwiches, use it as a base for pasta, and add to your homemade pizza. 

Beetroot Hummus

Hummus is usually prepared using chickpeas but add beetroot to the list of ingredients and you have got yourself an amazing dip. Lemon juice, cumin powder, red chilli powder, tahini, garlic, and salt are among other ingredients that elevate the flavours of this spread. You can serve it with crackers or spread it on spicy sandwiches for a creamy touch.

Beetroot-Avocado Spread

A ripe avocado and cooked beetroot make a deadly combination that every home chef should explore. Blend the two ingredients with ginger, garlic, and pepper, and top it with fresh herbs. You won’t be able to get over this dip and your guests will keep asking for second, third, and fourth servings. The richness of avocado and the sweetness of beetroot make it perfect to pair with spicy snacks.

Beetroot-Yoghurt Dip

If you have spicy snacks like peri peri fries, tandoori chicken, fish tikka, and more. You need to serve a creamy dip to accompany them and compliment the heat so that your guests can enjoy the food rather than running to drink water. Prepare this dip by blending yoghurt, cooked beetroot, dil, salt, lemon juice, and pepper.