by DigNDine
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Expand20 Baby Beets Ask a question about this ingredient
20 Fresh Basil Leaves Ask a question about this ingredient
2 ounces Cream Cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Lime Juice Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon Pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
4 pieces Rustic French Bread Ask a question about this ingredient
Boil baby beets until fork tender. Allow beets to cool then peel skin off.
Ask a question about this stepPlace beets, 15 fresh basil leaves, cream cheese, lime juice, salt and pepper into food processor and pulse until somewhat smooth consistency.
Ask a question about this stepToast or grill french bread.
Ask a question about this stepSmear each slice of bread with prepared Baby Beet & Basil Spread. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and left over chopped basil. Garnish with a sprig of more fresh basil and enjoy!
Ask a question about this stepWOW! is all I can say. I tried it and am awed by how good this is! Thanks for the recipe!
Chef Michael Kiss is the Cooking Coach at Whole Foods Market in Rockville, Md.
COOL...are beets are waiting to be used, I love this idea, printed the recipe, hope to make this real soon!