5-Minute ‘Knock-your Socks-off’ Beetroot Dip

Name: 5-Minute'Knock your Socks off' Beetroot Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 250 g cooked beetroot; 200g tin chickpeas (1/2 tin, drained (see note on using whole tin) ); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 orange (zest ); 1 tablespoon tahini ((the runny kind)); 1 small garlic clove (minced); 1 lemon (juiced (amount to taste)); 1 tablespoon chopped toasted pistachios; more orange zest; 2 tablespoons dill (finely chopped); extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds (toasted)

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I find plain hummus quite bland, sorry but I do, it’s not my favourite dip – instead I love a good beetroot dip, like this one!

This pretty dip only takes 5 minutes to make, tastes delicious and looks a treat! I

t’s all about the toppings though, toasted pistachios, orange zest and fresh herbs!

I am not sure why beetroot is so unloved, it might be its earthy flavour but to me that is exactly why it’s so versatile.

Beetroot pairs well with:

strong cheeses like roquefort, blue, goats or feta cheese
it loves a slightly sweet acidity like pomegranate molasses and a good aged balsamic or Spanish sherry vinegar.
it loves the acidic freshness of a good yogurt
in terms of herbs, beetroot pairs beautifully with dill, tarragon, parsley and fragrant marjoram

More Beetroot Recipes:

The beauty of this dip is the fact that it only takes 5 minutes to make BUT it is 100% good for you, plus if you add a few fancy toppings you can serve this dip to any lunch or dinner guests – it looks that spectacular!

What is not to love!

Upping the Fibre and Protein

In this recipe I used 1/2 a tin of chickpeas, which I know is annoying because what do yo do with the other half? (eat it :-)? Feel free to add a whole tin, I might add one or two more beetroots to avoid the dip being grainy and adjust the seasonings accordingly. You can also add 1/2 cup of Greek style yogurt to the dip too which will add a delicious tanginess.

Ready Cooked Beetroot

Now, I am not about shortcuts when it comes to food, I think the longer road is far more tastier BUT a boiled beetroot is well, just that, a boiled beetroot! I do prefer roasting beetroots as it intensifies their flavour but buying shop-bought cooked beetroot has its place. One promise please, when buying ‘ready cooked’ beetroot please make sure there is only one ingredient in the ingredient list: namely beetroot!

Serving Suggestions

Serve alongside my SuperSeed Crackers
They would be great with my Quick Flatbreads with Spiced Butter