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| Beet Tzatziki |
Pink is tripping my trigger right now. So, I'm running with a ~ Pink Food & Drink ~ theme this week. Well, it is almost Valentine's Day & all...
This is my favorite savory Pink Recipe ~ Beet Tzatziki. This pureed beet version of tzatziki is a twist on the classic Greek Cucumber Tzatziki, since it is made with (you guessed it) beets & it's pureed. Now, this dish is no ordinary shade of pink. It's not a soft, blushing bride, shade of pink. It's not even a kid shade of bubblegum pink. It's hot, over the top, 100% SHOCKING PINK!!! Nothing bashful about it. Right on! It makes me happy just to look at it & it makes me even happier to eat it. Be careful, it is addicting. One taste & you'll be hooked, too...
This wonderful recipe has such a smooth attitude. It is super easy to make & very forgiving of changes to the recipe. I used canned beets since I didn't have any fresh to roast & I added dried dill (instead of fresh, because I only had dried) since I love beets & dill together. (Try the chunky Beet Tzatziki version, too)
It's really versatile & this smooth recipe can morph into just about anything you want it to be. You can use it as a dip, as a chilled soup, as a dressing for sandwiches/salads, as an exotic sauce over chicken & tofu. Or ~ just eat it right out of the bowl with a spoon. It really is that good!
Beets ~ fresh, roasted, canned, pickled, grated, shredded, sliced or pureed ~ I love' em any way I can get' em! You are so Pretty in Pink. Will you Beet my Valentine? (heehee ~ I make myself laugh ;)