I'm pretty lazy when it comes to bringing along a dish to a BBQ, I always have the best intentions of 'whipping' up something to take along. I have grand images of myself being a domestic goddess, blissfully spending time in the kitchen lovingly preparing a little something to present to the host in good gesture, but truth is I opt for the 'grab and go' products in the supermarket - usually during a hurried lunch break.
I did however make the effort on the weekend when invited for drinks & a BBQ, here I will share with you my handy "don't bring a thing" healthy & tasty Beetroot & Mint Dip.
So here is what you will need:
2 x Medium fresh beets (I used organic).
3 x Cloves of garlic
1/2 x cup of natural yogurt (I used organic).
1/4 x cup Toasted slithered almonds
1/2 cup of mint
Squeeze of fresh lemon
Place beetroot onto a baking tray. Roast at 180c for 50 min. Set aside to cool. Meanwhile toast almonds under grill until lightly browned.
Peel and roughly chop beetroot.
Add beetroot & garlic to the processor and & process for 10 seconds, then add yoghurt, almond, mint and lemon and process to desired consistency.
There you have it! Fresh homemade dip.
coriander
ground cumin
sour cream
Salt
chilli
Roasted garlic
parsley
Delete the nuts & dairy and serve a vegan & allergy friendly dish
Super easy, super healthy and it looks great!
I love dips like this, because tends to produce bucket loads and can be used for days after in so many ways.
For a colourful canape spoon on dip to fresh cucumber rounds and top with fat reduced fetta
Impress your loved one with a beetroot breakfast in bed...
Use the dip as a spread on wraps, sandwiches or as a filling to homemade ravioli. YUM!
Did you know that beetroot is said to be great for
- helping lower blood pressure
- increasing circulation
- Is folate & potassium rich
- Low in calories
- Blood pressure
- Immune system
- Blood circulation
- Cholesterol management
- It is anti bacterial, viral and fungal
Enjoy x x x
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