Put Beets to Good Use With This Easy, Tasty Dip
It doesn’t take much effort to get those beets out of your crisper and into your mouth with this nutritious and delicious snack
The beets had been in the fridge for nearly a week. They were small, the greens had already been removed, and I just had no idea what to do with them. I had considered big plans for pickling them; I had contemplated roasting them. Finally, though, I had to take action to ensure they did not turn soft and wrinkly and go to waste. With a calendar placed atop a pot of boiling water — a trick I had seen another food writer do on Instagram — I steamed all the beets, peeled them while they were still warm, and then plopped them in my food processor.
For flavor, I followed the muse and the contents of my fridge door toward a blend of white miso, ginger, and lemon, ending up with this flavorful dip. Since I posted the dip to Instagram, many friends and followers have made it at home, creating a beet connection during global quarantine from San Juan to Queens to London to Houston and beyond.
I garnished my dip with my favorite wild za’atar, available from the brand Burlap and Barrel, which sources single-origin spices. This blend comes from a women’s co-op in Palestine, and its nutty, woody flavor opens up the…
