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Dark chocolate beet brownies

By Marissa Stevens for Pinch and Swirl – submitted by Anastasia, Carnegie Hill CSA
This has become by go-to brownie recipe when beets are in season. They are always such a hit, and you’d never guess that they’re loaded with beets. The beets add moisture to the brownie dough, resulting in a fudgy delicious chocolatey brownie.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 brownies

Equipment

  • Food processor, stand mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz boiled and peeled beets about 2 medium beets
  • 1 cup unsalted butter plus more for buttering parchment paper
  • 8 oz dark chocolate chopped or chips
  • 1 ¼ cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 eggs at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup golden brown sugar packed

Instructions
 

Notes

This recipe calls for pre-cooked beets. If you don't have those on hand, add cooking time for beets.
Keyword baking, brownies/bars, budget-friendly, chocolate, compotes & stewed sweets, desserts, entertaining, make ahead, potluck favorites, sneaking veggies!, vegetarian