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Beet Dip

Party dip doesn’t have to be loaded with high-fat cheese to be delicious. This tasty Beet Dip is bursting with color, flavor and healthy ingredients.

Details

  • Servings: 6
  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 small beets (about 1 lb), trimmed
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp minced fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts or hazelnuts, toasted
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup baby carrots
  • 1 whole grain pita, cut into eighths

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°. In a roasting pan, arrange beets and add 1/4 cup water. Cover with foil and bake for about 1 hour, or until tender. Let cool slightly.
  2. Peel the beets, cut into wedges and transfer to a food processor. Puree, scraping as needed, until smooth.
  3. Add yogurt, garlic, honey, thyme, salt, pepper and olive oil. Process to blend well. Transfer to a bowl. Garnish with cheese, nuts and mint. Serve with carrots and pita bread triangles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 114
Total Fat 7g
Sat Fat 2g
Cholesterol 8mg
Sodium 136mg
Total Carbs 8g
Proteins 8g

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