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Beet and Walnut Dip

An easy winter recipe for vibrant beet and walnut dip. Swirled with sour cream and topped with dill, it’s a healthy, yet luxurious appetizer.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 medium cooked beets roasted or otherwise, peeled
  • 1/3 cup toasted walnuts
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more to garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground za'atar optional
  • 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream or yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a blender (or food processor, they work equally well) combine the roasted beets, walnuts, garlic, vinegar and maple syrup. Blend to combine.
  2. With the blender running, drizzle in the olive oil. Season dip with salt and za'atar, if using. Blend into a smooth paste. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (see note).
  3. At this point, the dip can be transported to an air tight container and kept, refrigerated, for up to 4 days.
  4. To serve: partially fold in the sour cream to the dip. I like to marble the red and the white colours instead of completely combining them. Spoon into a shallow bowl with plenty of surface area.
  5. Drizzle the dip generously with olive oil. Sprinkle with dill and black pepper. Finish with flaky salt. Serve with crackers or pita and cut vegetables.

Notes

  • As with all recipes, taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference. You may want an other drizzle of maple syrup or vinegar, depending on that sweet/tangy balance. And don't be shy with the salt.

Nutrition Information

Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 426mg (18%) Potassium 518mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 326IU (7%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368

% Daily Value*

Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 426mg 18%
Potassium 518mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 326IU 7%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.