Beetroot Peanut Dip | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Roasted Beets:
• 3 medium beets (about 1 pound), scrubbed clean
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• For the Dip Base:
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, plus more for garnish
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 small shallot, roughly chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 cup water, plus more as needed for consistency
• For Garnish:
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (white, black, or mixed)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• Drizzle of high-quality olive oil
• Pinch of flaky sea salt
• Dash of smoked paprika or sumac (optional)