Ginger Beet Purée/Dip

By Dski

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 pounds (1.2 kg) fresh beets, about 3 large
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
• 1/2 cup (72 g) raw almonds
• 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh chopped ginger
• 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
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Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Clean and cut beets to leave 1-inch (2.5 cm) of stem.
Double wrap beets in foil and roast for 2 hours. Cool.
Peel beets, trim ends and cut into quarters.
Place oil, beets, almonds, fresh ginger, cilantro, ground ginger, salt and pepper into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
Select Variable 1.
Switch machine to Start and slowly increase speed to Variable 8.
Blend for 20 to 25 seconds, using the tamper if necessary to push the ingredients into the blades.
Enjoy as a dip or side dish with vegetables, grains, or pasta. YUMMO!
This recipe is an official Vitamix Recipe.
Published here with permission from the Vitamix Corporation.

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*Please note: this recipe has been written for the Vitamix 5200 with Standard 64-ounce container.
If you are using a different Vitamix machine or container size, you may need to make adjustments to the Variable Speed, processing time, and/or ingredient quantities