Beetroot And Walnut Dip

I am a huge fan of beetroot (beets) and this beetroot and walnut dip is both easy to make and super tasty. Oh, and it is healthy as well!

Beetroots are a rich source of antioxidants and contain potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamins A, B6 and C and folic acid, as well as protein, carbohydrates and soluble fibre.

This root vegetable also contains betaine, which is important for cardiovascular health.

Beetroots have been shown to lower blood pressure and other studies have shown the positive effect beetroot can have on human exercise and performances - giving your body a performance boost.

I use beets in a lot of different ways and buy both raw ones as well as pre-cooked ones, as long as they are vacuum-packed in natural juices.

I love to add grated raw beetroots to a vegetable stir-fry.

The walnuts add a lot of extra nutrients to the dip. Apart from being rich in essential fats, walnuts (like all nuts and seeds) are rich in certain vitamins and minerals.

Nutritional yeast is an incredibly nutrient-rich food product - rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals. It has a wonderfully cheesy and nutty flavour. Here in the U.K. you can find it in well-stocked supermarkets and also in health food stores.

I also add a handful of rocket/ruccola leaves, dark green leaves that belong to the super-healthy cruciferous vegetable family.

Serving Tips:

This beetroot and walnut dip is perfect to serve as part of a buffet.

But it will also make an awesome side dish to food like roasted vegetables, oven-roasted salmon or chicken to name but a few.

As it is so quick to whip up, add some to a lunch box with raw carrot sticks, sliced cucumber, dark lettuce leaves, hummus, a boiled egg and some oat cakes. This would be a really healthy lunch to bring to work.

I love to eat sourdough toast with hummus, this beetroot and walnut dip, avocado, and a poached or fried egg.