Garlicky Beet Spread with Yogurt, Dill and Horseradish Recipe (2024)

Good even with less/no horseradish. Great dip for the swiss chard/feta fritters. Canned beets also work well.

Funny thing about these notes, everyone leaves a variant suggestion. Mine is no exception!
I found it to taste a bit flat given the Central American/ Mex food influence in our area. I spiced it up a bit by increasing the prepaired horseradish to 1Tbsp, and also adding 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper.
After those additions, it was 5 star.

Delish. Toast the nuts first or, alternatively, used smoked almonds. Use Greek yogurt or drain 1.5 cups standard yogurt with a sieve or cheesecloth till thick or the mix will be too thin. Can peel the beets, cut to 3/4" cubes, toss with oil and roast spread out on a sheet in a 425˚ oven and they'll be ready in 15 min or so, saving a lot of time.

This is definitely a "greater than the sum of its parts" recipe. I made it without horseradish (tasted great without, so decided not to add) and accidentally halved the salt, it should have had the full amount. I boiled the beets instead of roasting to save time, but would try it, and horseradish, next time! Served with crudites (pepper, cucumber, carrot) for an appetizer and it was a big hit. It paired especially well with cucumber.

utterly delicious - I use freshly grated horse radish root and add even a little more than the recipe calls for - can't get enough of it - great on celery as a dip
or crackers - love

Really delicious. A favorite with my friend who hates vegetables :) I used non-dairy coconut yogurt (unsweetened) with good results. I added a little extra lemon juice.

Phenomenal dip - I used dried dill and it tasted wonderful.

I make this often and each time and reminded why I love it so much. It is flexible in its preparation, becomes more complex with flavor as it ages, and sits a beautiful addition to any plate with its color.

This is a multi-purpose recipe that's good to have on hand. Would make a dazzling splash on top of a potato soup. Liked it a lot.

Much easier and quicker to microwave the beets. Deeeelish!

I shredded my beets for more texture and a stronger presence of beet flavor. I found this to be "the bomb". I severed it with rice crackers for some crunch. I love roasted beets.

This was great! I don't like spicy so I left out the horseradish but threw some garlic scapes from my CSA into the food processor. I served it alongside Melissa Clark's Zucchini and Carrot fritters in place of her suggested mint yogurt sauce since I had beets that needed using. They worked very well together and even my husband (who can't really stand beets) thought it was delicious.

Paired with latkes for Hanukkah. Absolutely perfect! Added a lot of extra dill.

This recipe is magical! The color was even more impressive than the picture on the recipe. I highly recommend making as is. Even those who are spice sensitive, the horseradish adds flavor. The only substitute I made was swapping raw pumpkin seeds for walnuts because of my allergy. It added the texture of the nuts, but not really sure if it mimics the taste since its been a lifelong nut allergy ;) but might try without the pumpkin seeds next time? All around this is a special recipe!

I made this with golden beets, which made the end result an unfortunate color. Taste was delicious. Next time I’m going lighter on horseradish though.

The beet vibes weren’t really for me, but people liked this a lot! I don’t think I would make it again for myself. Added extra yogurt, oil, and lemon juice. Needed a lot of salt!

Another substitution: I used sour cream instead of yogurt because that is what I had I didn’t want to go to the store twice in one day. Definitely good. My girlfriend really likes it. Made about two cups so might want to double it for a gathering.

Has anyone frozen this? What is the consistency when thawed?

i wonder how adding some white beans would go over? gonna give it a try

Delicious. Just wondering how people who didn't make fritters have been using this. I didn't find it a good match for vegetable sticks. It's hearty enough, with the walnuts and yogurt, to be considered a protein. As a crostini topping? To accompany a bland cheese? I've got a tub of this delicious but perplexing glop to finish now.

delicious. Used it with the swiss chard fritters for last night Hanukah. Will make again.

Subbed toasted pine nuts (55g) for walnuts as I didn’t have any and walnuts can be bitter to me. Was OUTSTANDING. Will forever roast extra beets anytime I make them so I can make this as well.

How much in ounces or grams should the beets weigh?

Great way to use beets from your garden! This seemed a bit bland, so I added a diced cayenne pepper and extra horseradish. Very good with chips or crackers.

Remove the beet greens, keeping 1 inch of the stem on the beet. Wrap each beet in heavy duty foil and roast at 425F for 45 min or more. You smell their earthy goodness when they are almost ready. When tender unwrap each beet. Their skins are easily removed. James Beard taught me that. His favorite beet recipe was puréed roast beets and carrots (Cuisinart). Balsamic vinegar would be a lovely addition. Delicious!

Made using golden beets and it was beautiful. Doubled the horseradish.

If you fancy Russian svelkolnik (a cold borscht served in summer), you are bound to fancy this beet spread (or vice versa). It's a keeper!To expedite roasting and add flavor, I peeled and cut the beets into 1 1/2" pieces, sprinkled with olive oil, and roasted them for 35 minutes, turning twice to prevent burning. In the end, I used 1 beet and added an extra 1/2 cup yogurt. More beets would have been too beety for me. Dill is obligatory, in my opinion. I served the horseradish on the side.