Whipped Feta With Beets + Green Beans

The creamy tang of feta perfectly complements the earthy richness of the beets in this delicious dish, which can be served up as a simple dinner or an impressive side at barbecues and parties.

Ingredients

-1 people+

Metric

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C fan / 400°F.

   
2. 2

   Add the beetroot wedges to a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss then roast for 30 minutes.

   
3. 3

   Meanwhile, to make the whipped vegan feta add the vegan feta, plant-based yoghurt, garlic, oregano, lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil to a food processor and blend until smooth.

   
4. 4

   Once the beetroot has finished cooking, add the radishes and pine nuts to the baking tray. Drizzle a little more oil over everything and sprinkle with the cumin seeds. Roast everything together for another 5-8 minutes until the pine nuts are golden.

   
5. 5

   Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a rolling boil, add the green beans and blanch for 5 minutes until soft. Then drain.

   
6. 6

   To serve, spread the whipped feta on a serving plate, and top with the roasted beetroot, radishes, pine nuts and the blanched green beans.

   
7. 7

   Finally finish with a sprinkling of fresh herbs and a drizzle of oil.