Photo: Mike Kenneally
Beet Caviar
9 ingredients
5 min + 60 min
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Inspired by a loaf of 100% einkorn bread passed to me by a friend (and the cookbook by Silvena Rowe I had in my bag at the time) - a beet caviar. Perfect for slathering - sweet earthiness of roasted beets accented with toasted walnuts, chives, dates, and a swirl of creme fraiche.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
244
Calories
20g
Protein
4g
Fat
37g
Carbs
Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Date | 1 date (24g) medjool | 66 |
| Beet | 1/2 cup (85g) | 35 |
| Walnut | 1 walnut half (4g) | 26 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Chives | 1 tbsp (3g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Cognac | not in our table | 0 |
| Vodka | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 medium beets, washed and trimmed
- 5 plump dates, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons cognac (bourbon, or vodka)
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 3/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
- 3 tablespoons creme fraiche, plain yogurt, or sour cream
- lots of freshly chopped chives
Directions
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