Monday, April 21, 2014

Minty beetroot dip with chilli pitta crisps

Ingredients 250g vacuum-packed cooked beetroot, drained and coarsely grated ½ small cucumber, halved, seeds scooped out, cut into small chunks ½ x 500ml pot Greek yogurt 1 small garlic clove, very finely grated or crushed ½ large bunch mint, leaves picked and finely chopped, plus some small leaves to serve 1 tsp golden caster sugar Method Put the beetroot, most of the cucumber, the yogurt, garlic, mint, sugar and some seasoning in a large bowl, and mix well. Chill until ready to serve. Can be made up to 1 day ahead. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. On a large baking tray, toss together the pitta triangles, olive oil and chilli flakes. Bake for 10-15 mins, turning halfway through cooking, until really crisp. To serve, give the dip a good mix, then spoon onto a plate. Scatter with the reserved cucumber and mint, and drizzle with a little oil. Serve with the pitta crisps.

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