Description
Feta battue, betteraves, pistaches is a vibrant and creamy dish that brings together the rich flavors of whipped feta cheese, earthy beets, and crunchy pistachios. This delightful appetizer is not only visually stunning but also quick to prepare, making it an excellent choice for gatherings or a light snack. With its blend of tangy and sweet notes, this dish promises to impress your guests while providing a nutritious option that fits perfectly into any meal plan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 small beets or 2 medium beets
- 140g feta cheese
- 100g Greek yogurt
- ½ tablespoon olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- Juice of ¼ lemon
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Fresh dill, chopped
- A handful of roasted pistachios, chopped
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ tablespoon date syrup
Instructions
- Cook the Beets: Halve the beets and boil in salted water for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool.
- Prepare the Feta Mixture: While the beets are cooking, whisk together feta cheese, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Marinate the Beets: In a bowl, mix apple cider vinegar, date syrup, and olive oil. Pour over sliced cooled beets and let marinate for 5 minutes.
- Assemble: Spread the whipped feta on a serving plate. Top with marinated beets, sprinkle with chopped pistachios and fresh dill. Drizzle with olive oil and season with black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg