PUREED BEETS WITH YOGURT & ZA'ATAR

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Beets works surprisingly well with chili & za'atar. Its sweetness taking on a seriously savory edge. Serve as a dip or a starter, with bread &/or veggies.

Provided by VeggiesByCandlelight

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Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs beets
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 tablespoon date syrup
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon za'atar spice mix
1 pinch salt
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted until golden brown
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
  • Wash the beets and place them on a pan that has been lined with aluminum foil. Roast them uncovered for about an hour (** or until you can easily slide a knife into them). Take the beets out of the oven and let them cool until you can handle them. Peel the beets, cut them into quarters and allow to cool completely.
  • Put the beets, garlic, chili flakes and yogurt in a food processor and blend until into a smooth paste.
  • Transfer the beet mixture to a large bowl and mix in the maple syrup, olive oil, za'atar and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Place the puree on a flat serving plate, using the back of a spoon to spread it evenly around the plate.
  • Sprinkle the green onions, almonds and the goat cheese on the puree and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Adeline Seleem
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I'm not sure how I feel about the combination of beets and yogurt, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Libby Farnsworth
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


m suham
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I'm going to try adding some chopped walnuts or pistachios to this dish for a bit of extra crunch.


nun Yabisnes
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different types of yogurt.


Perfect Asamoah
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets.


Ngodi Lindsay
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I'm definitely going to be making this dish again soon.


Rabbit Care
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This is a great dish to serve at a brunch or lunch party.


Village vlog
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a healthy and flavorful vegetarian dish.


bamon khata
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Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Islam Alabd
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The beets were a bit undercooked for my liking.


Elvis Hansard
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more mild yogurt.


Zaidmobile Zaid
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I added a bit of roasted garlic to the yogurt sauce and it took this dish to the next level!


Rewan Atta
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. It's also very easy to make.


Taj wali Khan
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this dish. The yogurt sauce helped to balance out the earthy flavor of the beets.


Jerry Gentry Jr
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the unique and flavorful combination of ingredients.


Ezenwafor Focus
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Mir AKHLAS
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of beets and yogurt, but I was proven wrong! This dish was absolutely delicious. The beets were perfectly roasted and the yogurt sauce was creamy and tangy.


Wayne Eccles
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Loved the vibrant color of this dish! It was so easy to make and the flavors were incredible.


Anil Gupta
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This beet and yogurt dish was a delightful surprise! The earthy sweetness of the beets paired perfectly with the tangy, creamy yogurt. The zaatar spice blend added a nice savory touch.