Heart Healthy Beet Dip

Name: Heart Healthy Beet Dip
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6
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

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Diabetic | Vegetarian

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Lusciously earthy roasted beets, Greek yogurt, crumbled goat cheese, and garlic come together for a heart-healthy party dip. A drizzle of honey and fresh thyme add complexity, while a touch of mint makes for an unexpectedly refreshing bite.

Total Time

75 minutes

Servings

6

Calories

114

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How to Make Beet Dip

Step 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.
Step 2

Peel the beets, cut into wedges and transfer to a food processor. Puree, scraping as needed, until smooth.
Step 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1/4 cup

114

Calories

7

g

Fat

8

mg

Cholesterol

136

mg

Sodium

8

g

Carbs

2

g

Sat. Fat

0

g

Fiber

8

g

Protein

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