Roast Beetroot And Garlic Dip

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 bunch beetroot
• 1 head garlic
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 trim the leaves and stems of beetroot, leaving 2-3 cm stem attached.
• 2 wash, place in a baking dish, cover the dish tightly with foil.
• 3 bake for 1 hour, then add the garlic, recover and continue to bake for 30 minutes more.
• 4 dry toast the spices in a small non-stick frypan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until aromatic.
• 5 wearing rubber gloves, rub off the beetroot skin.
• 6 cut the top of the head of garlic, and squeeze the flesh into a food processor bowl.
• 7 add the beetroot, spices, lemon juice and oil.
• 8 process until almost smooth.
• 9 taste and season with salt and pepper.
• 10 serve warm or at room temperature with pitta chips.