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Baby Beet & Basil Spread

Baby Beet & Basil Spread

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    DigNDine's Notes: Basil and beets, two of my favorite foods and did you know? They go great together! I was thinning the beet patch yesterday and enjoyed a great dinner of beet greens. I couldn't waste those...

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Serves 4

  1. Boil baby beets until fork tender. Allow beets to cool then peel skin off.

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  2. Place beets, 15 fresh basil leaves, cream cheese, lime juice, salt and pepper into food processor and pulse until somewhat smooth consistency.

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  3. Toast or grill french bread.

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  4. Smear 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!

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3 Comments on Baby Beet & Basil Spread

Copy_of_me Reply

COOL...are beets are waiting to be used, I love this idea, printed the recipe, hope to make this real soon!

Copy_of_me Reply

"our beets"...I really do know how to spell!

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WOW! is all I can say. I tried it and am awed by how good this is! Thanks for the recipe!

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