Vibrant Yoghurt Beetroot Dip

Here is a vibrant, healthy and delicious dip.

A dip that will brighten up any table, a perfect combination of creaminess and tanginess.

This dip is made with dairy free yoghurt and naturally sweet baked beetroot.

** SEE NOTE

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend to smooth perfection, it is that easy.

Serve it as a colourful addition to a mezze board, spread it in wraps or sandwiches, scoop up with vegetable sticks or crackers.

However you use it, this dip adds a pop of flavour and colour to any meal.

**NOTE for those who may not like the taste of yoghurt use the beetroot in this Roasted Beet Hummus

EQUIPMENT A blender and serving dish

INGREDIENTS

1 medium cooked beetroot, roasted or steamed (then puree)

1/2 cup or 117g pureed beetroot

3/4 cup or 165g dairy free unsweetened yoghurt (coconut, soy, oat, or almond)

4 teaspoon dried onion flakes (or 2 teaspoon onion powder)

1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (optional)

1/2 teaspoon of Himalayan pink salt or to taste

Dash of fresh lemon juice or to taste

METHOD

PREPARE THE BEETROOT

*Prepare the beetroot. If using raw beetroot, roast or steam until soft and tender, then let it cool and peel off the skin.

*You can also used vacuum-packed beetroot.

BLEND IT UP

*Add the beetroot, dairy free yoghurt, dried onion flakes, sriracha sauce, salt and lemon juice to a blender.

*Blend until smooth and creamy.

ADJUST SEASONING

Adjust seasoning to your liking.

CHILL BEFORE SERVING

*Let it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving this helps deepen the flavour.

SERVE AND ENJOY

*Spoon dip into serving bowl. Top with herbs or seeds if you wish and serve with crackers, pita bread, veggie sticks or use as a spread .

OTHER SERVING SUGGESTIONS

*Use as a topping over roasted vegetables for a colourful and flavourful finish

*Use as a wrap spread instead of mayo or hummus.

*Add it to a mezze platter alongside rest of ingredients for a mediterranean spread.

*Use it as a healthy appetiser served in a bowl with various seed crackers.

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