Niall McKenna's Beetroot and Yoghurt Dip
Beetroot and Yoghurt Dip
Ingredients
(Serves 6-8)
- 700g beetroot, raw
- 700g greek yoghurt
- 3tbsp olive oil
- 4tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 limes, both zested and the juice of 1
- 3tbsp walnuts, crushed
Method
- To start, place the beetroot in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and cook on a medium heat for 20 minutes until the beetroot is soft and cooked.
- Next, strain and remove beetroot from the pot and leave to cool. Once cooled, peel off the skins and dice into a large bowl. Then, add in the yoghurt, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, lime zest, and lime juices, using a stick blender to blend to a smooth consistency.
- To serve, sprinkle the crushed walnuts on top.