AIP Friendly Honey-Garlic Roasted Beet Carpaccio
Roasted beets have a natural sweetness and jewel-toned beauty that make them one of the most satisfying vegetables to work with, and sliced thin into overlapping rounds, they become something genuinely stunning on a platter. The honey-garlic dressing — warmed gently with apple cider vinegar, turmeric, and ginger — pulls together bright, earthy, and subtly spiced notes that feel anything but restrictive. This kind of recipe is a quiet win for anyone navigating an elimination-style approach, since every ingredient here is clean and whole, with no grains, dairy, eggs, nightshades, or seed-based spices sneaking in. The turmeric and ginger add warmth and a gorgeous golden hue to the dressing without crossing any lines. Fresh parsley and optional chives keep the finish light and herbaceous, while a pinch of flaky salt at the end makes the whole dish pop. It serves four and works beautifully as a starter, a side, or even the centerpiece of a lighter meal.
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4 servings
For the beets
- 4 medium beets (about 2 lb total), scrubbed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For the honey-garlic dressing
- 2 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 1/2 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
- flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place each beet on a square of aluminum foil, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp fine sea salt. Wrap each beet tightly in its foil and set them on a baking sheet.
- 2
Roast the beets until a thin knife slides through the center with no resistance, 50–60 minutes depending on size. Remove from the oven and let the foil packets rest, still sealed, for 15 minutes.
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