Name: Beet Brownies
Prep time: 1 h 50 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Ingredients: 1 large red beet (or 2 small beets); 1/4 cup buttermilk (amount may vary); 1/2 cup unsalted butter (8 tablespoons); 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 3/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup beet puree; 3/4 cup unbleached flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks

Beet Brownies

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If you like beets and chocolate, you’ll love beet brownies! Adding beet puree makes these brownies so moist and smooth. Chocolate chunks boost the chocolate factor, making this combination un-beet-able.

Author: Norann Oleson
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Yield: Serves 16 1x
Category: Bakery

Ingredients

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1 large red beet (or 2 small beets)
1/4 cup buttermilk (amount may vary)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (8 tablespoons)
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup beet puree
3/4 cup unbleached flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks

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Instructions

Wrap whole beets (stems removed) in aluminum foil and roast in 400 degree F oven for at least an hour until soft to the touch.
Allow beets to cool enough to handle and peel away skin.
Puree beets in blender or food processor with just enough buttermilk to allow puree to achieve a very smooth consistency. If you end up with extra puree, you can use it in hummus, pancake batter, soups, etc.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease or line an 8x8x2-inch metal pan with parchment paper.
Using a medium to large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir frequently as it continues to bubble. When there are small brown specs, and it smells like nutty caramel, remove pan from heat.
Add sugar, cocoa powder, and salt to combine.
In separate bowl, beat eggs. After butter mixture has cooled in the pot for 4 to 5 minutes, slowly pour in the eggs, stirring constantly until well combined.
Add vanilla and beet puree, stir to combine.
Add flour and baking powder, stir to combine.
Stir in chocolate chunks.
Bake 25 to 35 minutes in preheated oven or until top no longer looks wet.

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/beet-brownies/