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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!
Steven is the author of the best-selling Barbecue Bible and the host of two grilling TV shows: The Primal Grill and Barbecue University.
COOL...are beets are waiting to be used, I love this idea, printed the recipe, hope to make this real soon!