Beetroot, Parmesan and Cashew dip

[pippa]

I made this with roasted fresh beetroot (3 beeroots made a half recipe).  It needed a little bit of oil to make it smoother as I didn't want a chunky dip.  I also used citric acid instead of lemon juice as I didn't have any lemons.  It was delicious.   

[cookie1]

Fantastic idea Pippa.

[JuliaBalbilla]

Have just seen this as am away from home in a cold and breezy Herefordshire ATM.  Love the look of it, but have never seen tinned beetroot in the UK.  I don't suppose you would know the net weight of the beetroot after draining would you?  We can get it cooked in a vacuum pack, fresh, or pickled in vinegear (which I loathe). 

Would like to make some when I get home - no Thermie where I am staying and didn't like the idea of bring my own on the train without a carry case.

Thank you

JB

[cookie1]

JB the weight of the tin is 425g but that includes liquid. Next time I open a tin I'll weigh the beetroot.

[kezza]

Just made this tonight, and it is yummy.  Thanks Cookie.

[fundj&e]

I made this with roasted fresh beetroot (3 beeroots made a half recipe).  It needed a little bit of oil to make it smoother as I didn't want a chunky dip.  I also used citric acid instead of lemon juice as I didn't have any lemons.  It was delicious.   

how much citric acid did u use pippa, not a fan of lemons but i do have citric acid 

[Tasty]

How long do you think this will last? If I make some tomorrow to test out, do you think it will be ok to serve to visitors next Thursday??

[cookie1]

That's a week. I think it may be better made nearer the day.

[Bedlam]

We love this dip, a regular in our household. Thanks again cookie.

[cookie1]

Hi Bedlam, how are things going?

[Tasty]

I got around to making this today however for me, the flavours just don't go together. I will see how it tastes tomorrow and if the flavours grow on me but for now, sorry but it doesn't do it for me. The colour looks great though so I'm posting a photo of the end result.

[cookie1]

I'm sorry about that Tasty.

[pippa]

I made this with roasted fresh beetroot (3 beeroots made a half recipe).  It needed a little bit of oil to make it smoother as I didn't want a chunky dip.  I also used citric acid instead of lemon juice as I didn't have any lemons.  It was delicious.   

how much citric acid did u use pippa, not a fan of lemons but i do have citric acid 

I can't remember exactly but probably about 1/4 tsp

[Cornish Cream]

This was a huge hit when I took it along to a luncheon today.Everyone raved about it.As we don't have canned beetroot in the UK I used a Tesco pack (250g) of cooked beetroot in natural juice.I hope you don't mind Cookie but I have passed the recipe onto one of the guests I have acknowledged that it was an original recipe by you when I emailed it

[cookie1]

I don't mind. If I did I wouldn't share it. In fact I'm honoured.