PURéED BEETS WITH YOGURT AND CARAWAY
This striking, simple purée is inspired by one in Yotam Ottolenghi's book "Jerusalem." I have made a version that is more reminiscent of North African than of the Middle East, using caraway and cayenne to spice it rather than the fresh red chile and za'atar that Ottolenghi uses in his version. Ottolenghi's recipe calls for date syrup, but he says that maple syrup can be substituted. I found date syrup in my Persian market, then tasted other sweeteners to compare and found that agave nectar, which has no sugar added, was pretty close, so that's what I used.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, appetizer, side dish
Yield 2 2/3 cups, serving 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel beets and cut into wedges. Allow to cool completely.
- Turn on a food processor fitted with a steel blade and drop in garlic. When it is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop machine and scrape down bowl with a spatula. Add beets and pulse to finely chop. Add yogurt and process to a smooth purée. Add agave nectar or date syrup, olive oil, caraway, cayenne and salt to taste and process until well blended.
- Mound into a wide bowl and run a fork over the surface. Drizzle on a little bit of olive oil, sprinkle with almonds and serve with pita bread.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 77, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 290 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
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Collins Mekika
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Abir Ullah
[email protected]This is the best beet dish I've ever had!
Stephanie Sanchez Del Rio
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook beets, and this recipe is definitely a winner.
ali aryan pakhton
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Bivuti Rao
[email protected]I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Alexandru Nistor
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients.
Alec
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this dish. The yogurt and caraway seeds really balanced out the earthy flavor of the beets.
Lydia w
[email protected]This dish is so versatile. You can serve it as a side dish, a main course, or even a salad.
Habibullah Afridi
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Hayley Hargreaves
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Abdul Rehman'Jutt
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Eturnally Shoozt
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up leftover beets. It's also a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Jesus Escutia
[email protected]The beets were perfectly cooked, tender but still slightly firm. The yogurt sauce was creamy and tangy, and the caraway seeds added a nice nutty flavor.
Bhai6621 bhandari
[email protected]This beet dish was a colorful and flavorful side dish that was easy to make. I loved the combination of sweet beets, tangy yogurt, and earthy caraway seeds.