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    MJ & Hungryman » Baby/Kid-Friendly Recipes

    Easy Beetroot Dip

    By Min On February 11, 2023

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    beetroot dip in a large white bowl with a toddler's hand dipping broccoli

    Sweet, earthy, nutty. It's incredible how flavorful this beautiful beetroot dip is! All you need are 4 simple ingredients, a food processor or blender, and dippers.

    a close up shot of the beetroot dip with coconut

    Reasons to Love this Vibrant Beetroot Dip!

    • Super easy to make!
    • A great way to introduce flavors and pack in a ton of nutrition into your baby or child's diet. And yours!
    • If your child is underweight or doesn't have much appetite, this high calorie dip will help make every bite count.
    • Kids love to dip! Offering this colorful beetroot dip alongside new/disliked foods (e.g. vegetables) may help get your child excited and encourage creativity.
    • Makes food interactive for kids. Whether they choose to dip (or not), eat with their spoon or fingers, it's all up to them ;).

    This beet hummus is pretty amazing too!

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    • Reasons to Love this Vibrant Beetroot Dip!
    • How to Cook Beets
    • Beetroot for Babies and Toddlers
    • Ingredients
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Variations
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • Beetroot Dip with chickpeas

    How to Cook Beets

    This is the most time consuming part so I suggest cooking the beetroots in advance so you can easily whip up the dip in 5 minutes or less on the day of.

    I usually cook a whole batch to enjoy throughout the week as is, in pancakes, muffins, pesto, etc.

    You can either steam roast, steam, or use an Instant pot. If beets do not look good at the store (do NOT purchase large beetroots. I learned this the hard way) or you're in need of convenience, these prepackaged beetroots are amazing!

    Do note that the color won't be as vibrant and red as compared to when using freshly cooked beets.

    Beetroot for Babies and Toddlers

    Let's first talk about nutrition because their profile is quite impressive! They are a great source of iron, potassium, fiber, folate, vitamins A and C, and fiber, to highlight a few. I've been trying to enjoy this vegetable more often during this pregnancy too as it contains many essential nutrients.

    Beetroots are also one of the few foods that really helped with my baby's constipation when we started solids.

    Ingredients

    all the ingredients to make this baby-friendly dip
    • Beetroots - be sure to select small beetroots. Large beets tend to be tough and fibrous and not very sweet.
    • Chickpeas - Can use other white beans as well as black beans!
    • Peanut butter - Adds creaminess, nutty flavor, and healthy protein and fat.
    • Cumin - This seasoning pairs really well with beets, but feel free to swap with whatever you fancy.

    Related: How to Prepare and Serve Beans to Babies

    Step by Step Instructions

    process shots on the left all the ingredients added to a blender and on the right after blended

    Throw all the ingredients into the food processor/blender and process until smooth. The most delicious vegan dip awaits you so grab your crackers, bread, tortilla chips, vegetables, or any favorite dipper.

    Variations

    a close up shot of the spoon with beetroot dip

    Instead of peanut butter, you can add equal amounts of:

    • Nut butter, like almond butter or cashew butter
    • Seed butter, like sunflower butter
    • Tahini
    • Greek yogurt
    • Avocado

    What's great about making dips is that you can easily adjust the flavor and consistency to your liking.

    For instance, if you like it more garlic-y (me me!), you can set some aside for your baby and add more to the rest and blend. Need more zing? Add some fresh lemon juice!

    Serving Suggestions

    beetroot dip in a large white bowl with a toddler's hand dipping broccoli

    For Babies (appropriate for 6 months and up)

    • Serve as a baby puree
    • Preload onto a spoon (this one is a must!) or let them dive right in with their hands
    • Spread on the tip of cooked vegetables (here's a guide to serving the right food size and texture depending on their age and skills)
    • Spread on baked goods, like meatballs, salmon quiche, muffins
    • Spread on toast
    • Mix in with oatmeal, rice, quinoa or other cooked grains
    • Thin out and serve as a pasta sauce. Also check out this beetroot pesto

    For Toddlers

    • Serve with crackers
    • Serve with fruits and vegetables, cooked and/or raw. Here's how to introduce raw vegetables in a safe and fun way, if you haven't already.
    • Use as a spread for sandwiches, quesadillas, pizza, tacos, etc.
    • Serve as a pasta sauce

    Storage Suggestions

    In the fridge - Transfer to an airtight container and keep for 3-5 days.

    In the freezer - recommend storing in small containers, like  this freezer tray, so you can thaw just the amount you need. Simply place the tray in the freezer, pop out the molds, and transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. Will keep for up to 3 months.

    collage of veggie centered bean dips

    Want to learn how to whip up ANY bean dips with ingredients you have on hand? Check out Veggie-Centered Delights!

    Did you make this recipe? Leave a rating below and let me know how you liked the recipe! Your feedback means so much to me!

    beetroot dip in a large white bowl with a toddler's hand dipping broccoli

    Beetroot Dip with chickpeas

    4 nutritious ingredients, a food processor/blender, and dippers are all you need for this smooth, creamy, and vibrant beetroot dip for babies and toddlers!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Min | MJ and Hungryman

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups (295g) cooked beets
    • 1 cup (160g) no-salt-added canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
    • ¼ cup (65g) peanut butter
    • ½ teaspoon cumin

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

    Notes

    If you like the dip more garlic-y, you can set some aside for your baby and add more to the rest and blend. Need more zing? Add more lemon juice. 
    To store:
    • In the fridge. Transfer to an airtight container and keep for 3-5 days.
    • In the freezer. I recommend storing in small containers so you can thaw just the amount you need.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
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    About Min

    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    Comments

    1. Caleigh says

      October 26, 2022 at 2:28 pm

      Can I used canned beets?

      Reply
      • Min says

        October 27, 2022 at 6:52 pm

        I haven't tried but should be fine!

        Reply
    2. Rachel says

      August 29, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      Baby girl loves it!! Mine turned out a little dry- but maybe it was because of the peanut butter I used? Regardless- we all love and will be trying to make it again!! Thank you for your recipe!!

      Reply
    3. Menaga says

      July 07, 2020 at 8:35 am

      Hi! Would almond butter be an appropriate substitute or will the flavours not go together well?

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 07, 2020 at 8:42 am

        Hi! I've tried it and it's delicious 😉

        Reply

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