PURéED BEETS WITH YOGURT AND CARAWAY
This striking, simple purée is inspired by one in Yotam Ottolenghi's book "Jerusalem." I have made a version that is more reminiscent of North African than of the Middle East, using caraway and cayenne to spice it rather than the fresh red chile and za'atar that Ottolenghi uses in his version. Ottolenghi's recipe calls for date syrup, but he says that maple syrup can be substituted. I found date syrup in my Persian market, then tasted other sweeteners to compare and found that agave nectar, which has no sugar added, was pretty close, so that's what I used.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, appetizer, side dish
Yield 2 2/3 cups, serving 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel beets and cut into wedges. Allow to cool completely.
- Turn on a food processor fitted with a steel blade and drop in garlic. When it is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop machine and scrape down bowl with a spatula. Add beets and pulse to finely chop. Add yogurt and process to a smooth purée. Add agave nectar or date syrup, olive oil, caraway, cayenne and salt to taste and process until well blended.
- Mound into a wide bowl and run a fork over the surface. Drizzle on a little bit of olive oil, sprinkle with almonds and serve with pita bread.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 77, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 290 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
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Carla Thomas
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time and ingredients. The beets were mushy and the yogurt sauce was runny.
Benjamin Jossph
[email protected]The beets were a bit too crunchy for my liking. I would have preferred them to be softer.
Tanasha Ann
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.
Form Three
[email protected]This was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's because I used golden beets. I would probably try it again with red beets.
Bobbie Stewart
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the beets turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Jackson WooddyComp.
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover beets. I had never had them with yogurt and caraway before, but it was a delicious combination.
Usama Bhati
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of beets, but this recipe changed my mind! The yogurt and caraway really helped to balance out the flavor of the beets.
Farooq uae888
[email protected]These beets were amazing! The yogurt and caraway were the perfect complement to the earthy flavor of the beets.
kingagustine lucky
[email protected]I made this last night and it was a hit! My family loved the sweet and savory flavors. I will definitely be making this again.
Jinsarali nooarni
[email protected]This was such a delicious and easy recipe! I loved the combination of the earthy beets with the tangy yogurt and caraway. I also appreciated that the recipe was so simple to follow.