Beet & Goat Cheese Dip

This dip blends sweet roasted beets with tangy goat cheese, bright lemon, and a kiss of honey, ready in about 60 seconds in the food processor.

Why You'll Love Beet & Goat Cheese Dip

It's rich, creamy, and done in minutes. The natural sweetness of roasted beets meets the tang of goat cheese, with lemon and honey pulling everything into balance. Looks fancy, eats easy.

Tips and Tricks

• Use pre-roasted beets to keep this truly under 10 minutes.
• Let goat cheese come to room temp for smoother blending.

Variations

• Add Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter version.
• Blend in roasted garlic for a deeper flavor base.

Substitutions

• Swap goat cheese for whipped feta or labneh.
• Use maple syrup instead of honey to keep it vegan (with a vegan cheese substitute).

Best served with

• Seeded crackers or sourdough toasts
• Crisp veggies like cucumber, carrot, and endive
• As a spread in wraps or sandwiches

How to Store Leftovers

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir before serving and re-garnish if needed.

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Beet & Goat Cheese Dip

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This dip blends sweet roasted beets with tangy goat cheese, bright lemon, and a kiss of honey. Perfect for crackers, veggies, or spreading on crostini. It's bold in flavor and stunning on the plate.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Dip, Snack

Cuisine: Californian, Mediterranean

Calories: 1024

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 large Beets or 3 small, roasted, peeled, and diced
• 8 oz Goat cheese plus extra for drizzling
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoon Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic minced
• 1 Lemon zested and juiced
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Toasted pistachios to garnish

Equipment

• Food processor
• Microplane or zester

Method

 

1. In a food processor, combine beets, goat cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, and lemon juice. Blend for 60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
2. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
3. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with lemon zest, toasted pistachios, and extra goat cheese crumbles.

Nutrition

Calories: 1024kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 51gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 35gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 1265mgPotassium: 1877mgFiber: 15gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 2523IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 421mgIron: 9mg

Notes

Storage: keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The color mellows slightly over time but the flavor holds. Let it sit out for a few minutes before serving so it's easier to spread.

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