Beetroot & Yogurt Dip

Look at the color of this beetroot and yogurt dip! Doesn’t it look great and yummy?! This dip is similar to tzatziki but instead of cucumber it has beetroot, hence the color. I like to add some pine nuts in it as it really adds to the flavor and texture, but if you don’t like them or you have an allergy, you could just leave them out. It will only take you 15 minutes to prepare the beetroot dip and then you just let it rest in the fridge to get all the flavors out.

Why you should try my recipe

• Easy steps to follow for the creamiest beetroot dip.
• How to store the beetroot dip to last for almost a week.
• Perfect to dip breadsticks, pita bread or fries and veggie sticks.
• Ready in just 15 minutes.
• Healthier and more refreshing than mayo based dips.

Ingredients and How-to

To make this beetroot and yogurt dip, you will need some simple ingredients beetroot, greek yogurt, dill, pine nuts, vinegar, olive oil, garlic and some salt. Very similar to the tzatziki sauce ingredients. So let’s get started!

01. I use 3-4 beetroots depending on the size. It’s better if you boil them first for around 5 minutes just to soften up a little bit. After, you could use a blender and give it a few spins until they are coarsely cut or a grater. If you handle the beetroots with your hands, it’s better if you put on some gloves as you are going to end up with red hands.

02. Now we are ready to mix everything together. I’m using strained greek yogurt which is thicker than the greek style one. That helps to prevent a runny dip. In a big bowl, I add the yogurt, coarsely cut beetroot, pine nuts, olive oil, vinegar, chopped garlic, chopped dill and a little bit of salt.

The dill and pine nuts are optional but I highly recommend them as they add to the flavor and texture. As for the garlic, depending on how strong you want the flavor, you could add one or two cloves that you finely chop with a knife or using a garlic presser.

03. I mix everything well and then place the beetroot and yogurt dip in the fridge. Leaving it to rest for 15 minutes to half an hour will help to enhance all the flavors and make it even tastier. So be a little patient here.

Serving suggestions

This beetroot and yogurt dip goes well with so many things. It’s a nice alternative to tzatziki sauce or healthier than mayonnaise based sauces as it’s less fatty and has the beetroot in it. We love to have it with

• Grilled meat
• Grilled vegetables
• Bread and pitta bread
• Raw vegetables like carrot sticks
• As sauce in wraps and sandwiches

If you are sharing the beets dip with little ones under 12 months, then I recommend leaving out the salt as you need to keep the daily salt intake to a minimum and also leaving out the pine nuts as it is a choking hazard.

Storage

If you have any leftover beetroot and yogurt dip, you could store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. After that, the sauce might get more runny and it will lose some of its flavor.

FAQ

• Can I make the beetroot dip dairy-free? For a dairy-free version of the beetroot and yogurt dip, you could substitute the greek yogurt with a dairy-free of your choice like coconut yogurt.

• Can I give my baby beetroot dip? For babies under 12 months, you should leave out the pine nuts and salt when preparing the beetroot dip. Salt intake should be kept to a minimum for babies and pine nuts have a choking hazard risk.

• Why is my beetroot dip too runny? If your beetroot and yogurt dip turns out to be too runny, then you have used a creamier and more runny yogurt. Make sure you use strained greek yogurt and your beets are not overboiled. Don’t boil them for more than 5 minutes, we just need them to soften up in order to blend them.

Other Recipes to Try

If you liked my beetroot and yogurt dip recipe, check out these recipes too

• Authentic Greek Tzatziki
• Aromatic Baked Potato Wedges
• Baked Zucchini Fries