GUACAMOLE AND BAKED BEET CHIPS

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These beet chips are a labor of love. They take a while to make and require many batches, so be prepared. They are a delicious, healthy snack for your family. My girls love them and so do I! I also found these work best in a convection oven, they cook faster and crisper...so if you've got one go for it, it will be a better chip.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 to 8 medium to large red beets
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt
4 ripe medium haas avocados
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, from 1/2 bunch
2 limes, juiced (about 1/4 cup juice)
1 small tomato, diced small
1/4 red onion, diced small (about 1/3 cup)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil

Steps:

  • For the beet chips: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F, or preheat a convection oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Rinse and scrub the outsides of the beets. Carefully slice the beets into 1/16-inch-thick rounds using a mandolin slicer. Place in a large bowl and drizzle the olive oil over, turning to coat evenly. Lay out a single layer of beet slices on 2 baking sheets and sprinkle with freshly cracked pepper (don't add the salt at this point, as it will make the chips less crisp).
  • Bake for 30 to 45 minutes for a regular oven, rotating the sheets from top to bottom halfway through. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes for a convection oven, rotating halfway through. The beets will be darkened around the edges and be mostly crisp; they will firm up a little bit more once cooled. Let the chips cool, and then transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining beet slices. When they are all cooked, toss with salt to taste.
  • For the guacamole: Mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher in a large bowl until slightly chunky. Stir in the cilantro, lime juice, tomatoes and onions. Season the guacamole with salt and pepper and garnish with olive oil.
  • Serve a mound of guacamole in a bowl. Serve with the beet chips.

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