Beet Chips

Beeeeeeet chips! Oh the bane of my severed finger’s existance (haha jokes its not that bad… ). But seriously, if you are gonna try one beet recipe, this is the way to go.

Do you hate beets? Trust me, this will make you a believer.  Don’t can them, don’t pickle them, don’t do ANYTHING but make chips.  Don’t believe me? dude.  There’s just nothing like them.  They have a perfect light texture, are cunchy like a potato chip,  and have  a light crackle when you bite them.  They’re phenomenal. And addictive. And CHEAP! lol

Ok so, I first found this recipe on Naturally Ella,  she’s got a beautiful little blog you must check out.  Her photos are mouth watering.

Here’s the recipe, its basically just like the Sweet Potato Chips version.  The only thing is, be careful with these puppies- they burn easily.  Especially if they are cut at different thicknesses.

Note: If you don’t like the idea of baking them, or want to reduce/eliminate the oil , you can set your oven at its lowest temperature and leave these to dehydrate for a few hours (my guess is at least 3-4).

Beet Chips

Ingredients

• at least a pound of beets
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil (or more, if you want) (Raw Food and Paleo: Use cold pressed oil)
• several generous pinches of salt

Directions

1. Peel the beets.  Slice them as thinly as possible, or put them through a food processor, or (grimace) use a mandoline. (but don’t say I didn’t warn you about the finger maiming potential).
2. Toss the beets with the olive oil.
3. Lay them on a cookie sheet, don’t let any of them overlap. (if you have parchment paper, use it to line the cookie sheet. Its not a must, but it can help).  Sprinkle generously with salt.
4. Cook at 325 degrees for about 40 min if you cut by hand. If you use a mandoline, try 20 min at a time. Check on them every 10 min or so- they burn easily!  (Raw Food and Paleo: Use a dehydrator over night instead of the stove). 

YUUUUUM Naturally Ella was right- I barely had enough to take pictures of,  I keep eating those little suckers! :)

Other Chip Recipes

• Gluten Free Corn Free Tortilla Chips
• Fruit Chips
• Gluten Free Corn Free Nacho Chips
• Sweet Potato (Yam) Chips

Some great Dip Recipes

• Baba Ghanouj
• Easy Roasted Red Peppers
• Roasted Red Pepper Hummus