Beet Yogurt Dip

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Ingredients:

1/2 pound red beets
1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375° F.
Wrap the beets in aluminum foil and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. Set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes. Using your hands, remove the skins and transfer beets to a blender.
To the blender jar, add the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, onion powder and salt. Process until smooth. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Serve with crunchy vegetables like radishes, jicama, celery and colored peppers. Can be made up to three days ahead and used for snacking throughout the week.

Source: FoodShareSC Culinary Medicine Kitchen