This terrific Roasted Beet Pesto is a healthy and delicious recipe that will delight even those who rarely eat beets. So, if you love pesto on anything and everything, give this fall-inspired recipe a try! This homemade pesto recipe uses oven-roasted beets, toasted walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Just a few simple ingredients result in a vibrant, smashing sauce perfect for pasta, pizza, sandwiches, or even tacos.
This recipe is easy to whip up. First, roast beets and walnuts. Roasting beets brings out their sweetness and provides a rich and earthy flavor. Combine freshly roasted beets with walnuts and other ingredients except for oil in a food processor. While the food processor is running, drizzle in the olive oil and continue processing until a smooth sauce forms. Season to perfection with salt and black pepper and enjoy!
To make the Roasted Beet Pesto, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
Wrap 1 cup chopped beets in foil, place on a baking sheet and roast for 40-50 minutes or until soft. Remove and leave to cool completely.
In a skillet, toast ½ cup walnuts with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
In a blender or food processor, combine roasted beets, walnuts, 3 roughly chopped cloves garlic, ½ cup grated Parmesan, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice and pulse a few times.
While the blender is running, slowly add in ½ cup olive oil. Scrape down the sides as needed. Add some more oil or water to thin the pesto.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste and blend until well combined.
Serve as a dip, add to pasta, or spread on sandwiches and enjoy!
This vibrant Roasted Beet Pesto is great to serve as a dip, toss with pasta, smear on crostini and sandwich. Give this recipe a go soon and please come back to let us know what you think!
Versatile and vibrant spread! Thanks for sharing!
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