Mediterranean Beet Dip
Ingredients:
4 to 5 beets
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Salt and Pepper
1 package of Pita Bread
Directions:
1. Scrub and wash beets to remove any dirt and roots, cut in half and place in a saucepan and simmer about 30 minutes. Check with a fork to make sure they are tender all the way through.
2. Drain water from pan and replace it with cold water. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
3. Using a spoon peel the outer layer off and place in food processor / blender to grate.
4. Place the beets into a bowl and add sour cream, garlic, Olive Oil, vinegar or lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
5. Mix well and keep in fridge for a minimum of 1 hour so the flavors can mingle together for a better taste. Best if prepared 1 day ahead to marry flavors.
6. Pre-heat oven to 400* and cut or tear pita bread into smaller chip sized pieces. Place on baking sheet and bake until crispy-- about 4-5 minutes.
7. Serve cold dip with warm pita chips and enjoy!