Creamy, dreamy and super dip-able this beet cashew dip is made with only 6 ingredients. It’s delicious with chips or veggie sticks!
This beetroot dip is inspired by my latest favourite store-bought dip.
I picked up the store-bought version a couple months ago at a health food store and have been obsessed with it ever since.
The stuff ain’t cheap though. Like, it’s $10 for a small tub! That’s a lot.
So, what did I do? Made my own! Not only is it satisfying making your own, but it’s also less expensive and you yield so much!!
I used pre-cooked beets for this beetroot dip (like I did for my fall farro salad).
What I love about those pre-cooked ones is that (for obvious reasons), it saves a ton of time.
Plus, my kitchen doesn’t end up looking like a scene from Dexter. No joke, I have a white counter and, honest to goodness, no matter what I’m making I always end up with it all over myself and the kitchen.
How To Make Beet Cashew Dip
Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:
- Place cooked beets in a food processor.
- Process until smooth.
- Add cashews, sunflower seeds, salt and balsamic vinegar. Process again.
- Add oil and process again. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with a little more oil.
Tips for Making This Recipe
- Once the cashews and sunflower seeds are soaked, pre-cooked beets help this dip come together in about 10 minutes. You can typically find pre-cooked beets in the grocery store sold in the produce section. If you are cooking the beets on your own, plan for an extra bit of time to do so.Â
- The number of beets you use will vary depending on their size. You want about 1 pound in total.
- This beet dip yields quite a bit. It didn’t last long in our home, but feel free to half the recipe if you like.
More Easy Dip Recipes
I’ve enjoyed this beetroot dip with veggie sticks and chips alike. You do what makes your belly do a little happy dance!
If you make this beet cashew dip, be sure to leave a comment below!
Beet Cashew Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds, optional
- water, enough to cover cashews and sunflower seeds for soaking
- 1 pound cooked beets, about 3 to 4 small beets (See "Notes", Point "1" below)
- 2.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, use the best quality you have
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Instructions
- Place the cashews in a bowl and cover well with water (the water should cover the cashews by about an inch or so). Cover and refrigerate overnight. Then rinse and drain.
- Place the sunflower seeds (if using) in a bowl and cover well with water (the water should cover the sunflower seeds by about an inch or so). Cover and refrigerate overnight. Then rinse and drain.
- Place cooked beets in a food processor and process for 1 minute or so until smooth.Note: This beet dip has a looser or thinner consistency (though, it will firm up a little in the fridge). If you want a denser consistency, use less beets, about ½ to ¾ of a pound instead of a full pound. It's easier to start with less and add more later, if you want things looser or thinner.
- Add cashews, sunflower seeds, balsamic vinegar and salt. Process for about 5 minutes until combined (stop to scrape sides of processor with a spatula, if necessary).
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and process for 1 minute.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Serve with chips or veggies sticks! Note: Enjoy immediately or properly store in an airtight container in your refrigerator and enjoy within 3 to 4 days.
Notes
- This beet dip has a looser or thinner consistency (though, it will firm up a little in the fridge). If you want a denser consistency, use less beets, about ½ to ¾ of a pound instead of a full pound.
- Once the cashews and sunflower seeds are soaked, pre-cooked beets help this dip come together in about 10 minutes. You can typically find pre-cooked beets in the grocery store sold in the produce section. If you are cooking the beets on your own, plan for an extra bit of time to do so.
- The number of beets you use will vary depending on their size. You want about 1 pound in total.
- This beet dip yields quite a bit. It didn’t last long in our home, but feel free to half the recipe if you like.
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
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Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Sarah Beech
Does this recipe work oil free?
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Hi Sarah – absolutely! The oil adds a little richness to the dip, but you could totally omit if you prefer 🙂
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
That colour is just fabulous! Such a tasty and pretty dip for holiday entertaining 🙂
Marissa
Loving this flavor combination, Dawn! And I love that it’s both delicious and nutritious (to even out all of the cookies I’ve been eating lately!) And it’s such a festive color for the holidays!
SHASHI AT SAVORYSPIN
I adore you for making this dip! I adore beets – and usually make a bean and beet dip – this however, with cashews sounds wonderful, so thick and creamy! And not only way more economical than that $10 dip but a lot healthier too!
Girl Heart Food
You’re so sweet! Thanks Shashi! XOXO
Mike
This looks so beautifully delicious and the big selling point for me are the cashews, Dawn!! 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Mike! It’s a tasty one 🙂 Hope you get a chance to try it out soon!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
Dexter…you seriously cracked me up! But I do understand what you mean. I adore beets, but my personal issue is my hands once I’ve peeled them – I bet they often look like Dexter’s hands (And even gloves don’t always help) when he’s finished his own business 🙂 Anyway, as a huge fan of beets, I’ll say YES to this delicious dip!
Girl Heart Food
Lol!! I had to go there 😉 Thanks Ben!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
Now this is the kind of dip I need for the holidays Dawn! Nice and healthy to balance all those cookies I’ve been enjoying! Pinned!
Girl Heart Food
Yay! I hear ya! Thanks Mary Ann 🙂
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
This is just the prettiest dip I’ve ever seen! I LOVE beets but totally agree that they’re ridiculously messy to work with. Buying pre-cooked is the perfect solution! Have a great weekend, Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Kelsie 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful week!
annie@ciaochowbambina
A beautiful dip for the holidays! I would happily saddle up to the table if this were part of the appetizer spread! And because it’s healthy – all the more fun!! Have a lovely weekend, my friend! XOXO
Girl Heart Food
For sure! Thanks Annie! XOXO
Tanya
Such a fun dip Dawn! The store bought ones can certainly be expensive! Looking forward to trying this recipe soon.
Girl Heart Food
Totally! Thank you Tanya! Enjoy 🙂
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
You know I need to try this one Dawn! Love creamy, dairy-free dips! I make cashew dip on the regular, and adding beets is just genius. Love the colour and the texture in these photos! And, as a side note, I can totally relate to the state of your counter tops after cooking with beets! The pre-cooked ones are definitely a good suggestion. Hope you’re having a great week!
Girl Heart Food
Woo hoo! Thank you Leanne! Hope you enjoy this one as much as we do 🙂
Katherine | Love In My Oven
Girl, I love this! Love the colour, love the wholesome ingredients, love, love love! You can bet I’ll be trying this as soon as I get my hands on some beets!!Can you believe Christmas is only 13 days away!? XO
Girl Heart Food
Yay! I can’t believe how fast fall is going by! Let me know if you give this one a go, Katherine 🙂 Thanks so much!
Milena
This dip speaks to me! Just got beets yesterday and have the other ingredients on hand so off to soak some cashews and sunflower seeds:) Thank you! Very timely:) PS. Thinking a few feta crumbles on top might agree with it? Since I put feta on everything:)
Girl Heart Food
Yay! I think feta on top would work lovely! Such a great combo! Hope you love it, Milena 🙂
Kevin
Great idea to make this at home yourself and so simple! Perfect healthy dip for the holidays!
Girl Heart Food
For sure 🙂 Thanks Kevin!
Haylie Abele
So on board with making it on your own versus paying an arm and a leg for the store-bought version! LOL! Loving the color and texture of this dip, Dawn! It would go perfect on game days…you know, when I’m stuffing my face instead of actually watching any football!
Girl Heart Food
Right?! I hear ya, Haylie – I’m alllll about the food too 😉
David @ Spiced
Umph. $10 a tub would indeed get expensive…especially since I would be polishing this off in record speed! The flavor here sounds amazing, Dawn. Also, I totally know what you mean with making a mess in the kitchen. I feel like I spend half my day just cleaning up behind myself. Haha!