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Whipped Feta Dip with Beets

Whipped Feta Dip with Beets

Name: Whipped Feta Dip with Beets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Beets 2; Sea salt; Feta cheese 5 oz; Greek yogurt 3 ½ oz; Lemon juice 1 tbsp; Red wine vinegar 1 tbsp; Date molasses ½ tbsp; Olive oil ½ tbsp; Pistachio nuts 3 tbsp; Dill 2 tbsp; Black pepper

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Serves 6
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Ingredients

	2 Beets medium or 3 small
	Sea salt to taste
	5 oz Feta cheese
	3 ½ oz Greek yogurt
	1 tbsp Lemon juice
	1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
	½ tbsp Date molasses
	½ tbsp Olive oil extra-virgin, plus extra for drizzling
	3 tbsp Pistachio nuts roughly chopped
	2 tbsp Dill chopped
	Black pepper freshly ground

Nutritional information

118

Calories

7.5g

Fat

7.3g

Carbohydrate

6.2g

Protein

22mg

Cholesterol

386mg

Sodium

Cuisine:

Mediterranean Recipes

Ingredients

2 Beets
medium or 3 small
Sea salt
to taste
5 oz Feta cheese
3 ½ oz Greek yogurt
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
½ tbsp Date molasses
½ tbsp Olive oil
extra-virgin, plus extra for drizzling
3 tbsp Pistachio nuts
roughly chopped
2 tbsp Dill
chopped
Black pepper
freshly ground

Whipped Feta Dip with Beets

This super simple recipe for Whipped Feta Dip with Beets is a delicious Mediterranean-inspired snacking dip that relies on simple ingredients to deliver a big flavor. Creamy whipped feta cheese topped with quickly marinated beets and garnished with chopped pistachios and a sprinkling of fresh dill makes for the perfect party appetizer. I like it with fresh flatbread or whole-wheat pita.

Best of all, the recipe is simple and can be made ahead and will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When making this recipe ahead of time, prepare the whipped feta mixture and refrigerate it in an airtight container. Separately, mix the beets with vinegar, molasses, and oil in a bowl and refrigerate. Then, before serving, toss the beets with the marinade from the bowl. Finally, spoon the whipped feta on a serving platter and top with beets, pistachios, and dill, and it’s ready to be served and enjoyed!

To make this Whipped Feta Dip with Beets, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Whipped Feta Dip with Beets

1	Cook beets	30
Halve the beets and place them in a pan of boiling, salted water. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
2	Combine feta, yogurt and lemon juice	1
In the meantime, combine 5 ounces feta cheese, 3 ½ ounces Greek yogurt, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small food processor.
3	Process	1
Process for a few minutes until creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides with a spatula as needed. Set aside.
4	Make dressing for beets	1
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, ½ tablespoon date molasses, and ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
5	Chop beets	2
When cool enough to handle, peel the beets and chop them into bite-sized cubes.
6	Marinate beets	5
Toss the beets with marinade and let stand for 5 minutes.
7	Serve
Spoon the whipped feta on a serving platter and top with marinated beets. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and fresh dill. Add a drizzle of olive oil and a few grinds of black pepper and serve.

The easiest Whipped Feta Dip with Beets. Feta, yogurt, and a splash of lemon juice are all blended into the creamiest dip and topped with marinated beets. Serve with any dipper you fancy and enjoy! If you give this recipe a go, remember to tag us @cookmerecipes on Instagram – we love seeing your creations!

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