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'Everything' Beet Dip with Caramelized Scallions

This easy dip is like a tangy, slightly sweet hummus with lots of flavor from everything bagel seasoning and spices. Double the recipe for a crowd - as written, it makes about 1.5 cups. 
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 3 - 5

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large scallions (green onions)
  • kosher salt or sea salt
  • 3 medium cooked beets - I used an 8.8-oz package of Love Beets, sliced/chopped
  • 6 oz (about ¾ cup) plain Greek yogurt - low- or full-fat
  • ½ tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
  • ½ tbsp Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend*, plus more for topping
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground oregano
  • freshly ground pepper

Serve with:

  • warm pita (the mini whole-wheat pitas shown are Whole Foods brand), vegetables (carrots, bell pepper, cucumber), or crackers

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and dry the scallions. Chop and discard the white root/bulb; thinly slice the rest, setting aside a small handful of the dark green end pieces to use as a topping.
  • Heat ~½ tbsp oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the scallions and a sprinkle of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the edges begin to brown and caramelize - 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a food processor (I use my Cuisinart Mini Prep), combine the sliced/chopped beets, yogurt, maple/honey, remaining 1 ½ tbsp olive oil, everything seasoning (or mix it in after for a more textured dip), cumin, oregano and several grinds of pepper; process until smooth. Mix in the caramelized scallions; taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Transfer dip to a bowl and top with a few more shakes of everything seasoning and the reserved raw scallions. Dip will keep refrigerated in a tightly sealed container for about a week (stir well to remix if needed).

Notes

Quick sub for everything seasoning: 1 medium garlic clove or ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp sea salt (more to taste), 1 tsp sesame seeds (or hemp seeds), and ¼ tsp poppy seeds. Or get creative and try your favorite seasoning blend!
 
Adapted from Food & Wine.