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Beetroot and yogurt sauce with dill and roasted sunflower seeds

Pikantne Vegetarian Dishes Snacks 20 min Medium 20 wyświetleń ~9.34 PLN * - (0)
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Description

Creamy beet and yogurt sauce is a Polish spring variation on cold soups and dips — it combines the sweet-earthy flavor of beetroot with the fresh acidity of natural yogurt and the aroma of dill. It works well as a dip for young vegetables (asparagus, carrot, radish), for bread (rye croutons, thin pancakes), and as a cold sauce for dishes with pearl barley or baked cheese. Visually, it attracts with its intense pink-red color accented by green dill and a golden sprinkle of toasted sunflower seeds. The sauce is light, refreshing, with a subtle hint of sweetness and a sharper background of garlic and lemon — perfect as a snack for guests or an addition to a spring table.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (11)

Servings:
4
  • Beets (raw) 400 g
  • Natural yogurt 300 g
  • Garlic 2 ząbki (~10 g)
  • Lemon 0.6 szt. (~50 g)
  • Rapeseed oil 30 g
  • Sugar 10 g
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Salt 0.1 szczypt (~3 g)
  • Black pepper 2 szczypty (~1 g)
  • Dill 0.8 pęczek (~15 g)
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Sunflower seeds 30 g
  • Horseradish 20 g
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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Check if you are using cooked beets. If you have raw beets and want to soften them quickly: peel them, cut into even pieces about 2-3 cm, and place them in a covered baking dish or a microwave-safe bowl; add 2-3 tablespoons of water and heat in the microwave on full power for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through — they should be soft when pierced with a fork. If you are using pre-cooked beets, move on to the next step.

Use a large cutting board and a sharp knife to chop the beets. If the beets are wet after cooking, gently pat them dry with a paper towel — excess water will dilute the sauce.
2

Prepare the remaining ingredients: peel and crush the garlic or finely chop it (if you prefer a milder flavor, use one clove instead of two). Chop the dill very finely. Prepare the lemon juice: cut the lemon in half and squeeze about 50 g of juice into a small bowl, removing the seeds.

Ingredients: Garlic, Dill, Lemon
Use a garlic press or a fine grater; a manual juicer will be useful for extracting juice. Finely chopping the dill will help evenly distribute the aroma in the sauce.

Frying and roasting

3

Toast the sunflower seeds: heat a dry pan (preferably 24–26 cm in diameter) over medium heat. Add the sunflower seeds and shake the pan or stir with a wooden spoon for 2–4 minutes, until the seeds turn golden and start to release a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate to cool.

Ingredients: sunflower seeds
Use a flat non-stick pan; watch closely, as the seeds can easily burn — toasting takes a short time. Additionally, you can add sunflower seeds to enhance the texture and flavor.

Mixing the sauce

4

In the blender jar, place the chopped beets, natural yogurt, crushed garlic, lemon juice, and sugar. Add salt and pepper. Blend in pulses for 30–60 seconds until the ingredients are combined and the consistency is smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of cold water or a bit of yogurt and blend again.

Ingredients: Natural yogurt, Garlic, Lemon, Sugar, Salt, Black pepper
Use a hand blender or a jug blender. Blend briefly and check the consistency — the sauce should be creamy but not watery. If you don't have a blender, finely chop the beets and mix thoroughly in a bowl with the yogurt using a masher or fork.

Finishing

5

Pour the blended sauce into a bowl, add the rapeseed oil and finely chopped dill. Gently mix with a spoon for 15–20 seconds to evenly distribute the oil and herbs in the sauce. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, Dill, horseradish
Use a wooden spoon for mixing. Do not add more oil than specified — it should have a light sheen, not a greasy layer on top. If you want a spicy kick, add a small amount of horseradish (optional).

Serving

6

Transfer the sauce to a flat bowl or plate, sprinkle evenly with toasted sunflower seeds, and garnish with a few sprigs of dill. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled — perfect as a dip for vegetables, a sauce for bread, or an addition to grain salads.

Ingredients: sunflower seeds, Dill
The best is a flat dip bowl; serve with various textures (whole grain bread, crackers, raw vegetables). Additionally, you can add sunflower seeds to enhance the flavor/texture.

Fun Fact

💡

Beets were valued in the folk cuisine of Poland not only for their taste but also for their color — in old homes, beet broth was used to dye dishes and fabrics. The combination with yogurt is a modern twist, blending tradition with the delicacy of yogurt.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the sauce in a shallow bowl, garnished with dill and toasted sunflower seeds. It pairs well with young vegetables (asparagus, carrots, radishes), rye croutons, or thinly sliced goat cheese. If you like, you can spread a thin layer on a sandwich and add cucumber slices.

🥡 Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving, stir and add 1 tablespoon of yogurt if needed to refresh the consistency. Do not freeze (the yogurt will change texture).

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