Beetroot, Parmesan and Cashew dip

[cathy79]

So lots of pear muffins, pear cakes, pear smoothies, pear pancakes?  Hopefully when you come out the other side you won't have too many things to avoid.

[judydawn]

Oh Cookie, this dip is so tasty    Going to a party tomorrow so thought I'd take a batch and have just made it for the first time. Made with ingredients I always have on hand which is even better.  Makes sooo much, some for us, some for Mum, some for the neighbours and the largest bowl is for the party.   

[cookie1]

Glad you liked it.

[mosquito]

Ah Rusell, let me know if you have an good ideas I've been meant to be avoiding salicylates for years now, the trouble usually is the the 'healthy options' whenever you are out are fruit platters & fruity desserts and soooo many things hide the citrus fruits.  Does make the TMX very worthwhile though Fortunately amines are okay for me though. 

[Russell]

Ah Rusell, let me know if you have an good ideas I've been meant to be avoiding salicylates for years now, the trouble usually is the the 'healthy options' whenever you are out are fruit platters & fruity desserts and soooo many things hide the citrus fruits.  Does make the TMX very worthwhile though Fortunately amines are okay for me though. 

How are you with MSG's? I think Parmesan is OK if you are OK with Amines and the natural MSG's in hard cheese. Not sure on a Beetroot substitute though. I wonder how a sweetened Red Kidney Bean substitute would go?

Russell.

[mosquito]

Do you think this would work without the lemon - I can't eat it  :-(

[Russell]

Do you think this would work without the lemon - I can't eat it  :-(

Because of Salicylates? Citric Acid is a salicylate free substitute which works almost exactly like lemon juice. We use it in several recipes to give a lemon flavour or a tarty result, especially in our Pear jam. You can also make pretend lemonade with citric acid.

Russell.

[mosquito]

Really! I've always been a bit scared of citric acid since I avoid citrus.  I find if I use fresh beetroot it's not too bad occasionally in small amounts, but I'm past the elimination diet stage and most of the dip will probably be eaten by other people so I'm thinking I'll try it out.  I haven't really noticed a problem with the natural MSGs.  Don't find I miss the lemonade

[cathy79]

Thanks for making this and sharing it recently Jacqui - I was amazed at how delicious it was.

[em]

i made this yesterday, delish! and i love the colour of it

[KarenH]

Do you think you could use fresh raw beetroot in this dip?

[judydawn]

Here is a raw beetroot dip KJH (not TMX but easily converted) - perhaps compare the 2.

[KarenH]

Thanks Judy - they are quite different recipes.  I think I might try roasting the beetroot first, and then proceeding with the TMX dip - the cashews and parmesan sound delicious!  And roasting the beetroot will soften them up a bit so they resemble canned beets in texture.  Will let you know how it goes!

[mcmich]

I made this today along with an avocado dip (festive colours).
They both went down a treat at work. Thankyou for posting this recipe.

[cookie1]

I took this dip along to a BBQ last night. Love it.