Roasted Beet Dip
“Branch out from the dips that you’re used to and go a little beet crazy. Dukkah and homemade flatbreads go perfectly with this luscious, earthy dip. I usually chuck a couple of extra beets onto the baking sheet, then refrigerate them and slice for salads and sandwiches during the week.”
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
- 4 medium red beets (about 1 pound total) , trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
- 1/2 cup Dukkah
- Grilled Flatbreads with Garlic-Rosemary Oil, or 4 pita breads
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In an 8-inch square baking dish, coat the beets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add 1/4 cup water and cover the pan tightly with foil. Roast for about 45 minutes, or until the beets are tender. Allow the beets to cool for 10 minutes.
Quarter the remaining beets and combine in a food processor with the beet trimmings and garlic, and process until finely chopped. Add the yogurt, extra-virgin olive oil, and lemon juice and blend to a smooth purée. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and fold in the diced beets. (Make-Ahead: The beet dip can be made up to 2 days ahead, covered and refrigerated.)
To serve, transfer the beet dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle some of the dukkah evenly over it. Serve the flatbreads and remaining dukkah alongside for dipping.