Description
Whipped Feta with Roasted Beets & Pistachios is a flavorful and earthy dish combining creamy vegan feta and yogurt with tender roasted beets, crunchy pistachios, and aromatic spices. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light lunch, it offers balanced textures and can be enjoyed family-style with warm fluffy flatbread or pita. This easy-to-make vegan recipe incorporates simple ingredients and offers options for added sweetness and unique Middle Eastern-inspired toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large Beet (about 450 g)
- 7 oz (200 g) Non Dairy Plain Unsweetened Yogurt (such as Culina or Siggi’s, thick consistency)
- 7 oz (200 g) Vegan Feta Cheese, room temperature (such as Violife or Trader Joe’s creamy blocks)
- 1–2 Tbsp (15–30 ml) Avocado Oil for roasting
- Salt & White Pepper to taste
- Fluffy Flat Bread or Pita for dipping
Toppings
- About 1/3 cup Pistachios, lightly chopped
- Crushed Pink Peppercorns to taste
- A healthy drizzle of Good Olive Oil
- Optional: Drizzle of Vegan Honey or Maple Syrup
- Optional: Sumac or Za’atar for added flavor
Instructions
- Prepare and Roast the Beets: Peel the beet and cut it into 1 to 1 1/2 inch wedges. Toss the beet wedges with avocado oil and season with salt and white pepper. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the beets are fork-tender. Once done, set them aside to cool slightly.
- Whip the Feta Yogurt Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the room temperature vegan feta cheese with the non-dairy plain unsweetened yogurt. Add salt and white pepper to taste. Using a hand mixer or whisk, beat the mixture until it becomes fully incorporated, smooth, and fluffy to create a creamy whipped feta base.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread the whipped feta and yogurt mixture evenly onto a large serving plate. Arrange the roasted beet wedges on one half of the plate. Sprinkle the crushed pistachios and crushed pink peppercorns over the beets and whipped feta. Drizzle generously with good quality olive oil. Optionally, add a drizzle of vegan honey or maple syrup and sprinkle sumac or za’atar if desired for enhanced flavor.
- Serve: Serve the dish family-style alongside warm fluffy flatbread or pita for dipping. Enjoy as a snack, appetizer, or light lunch.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute pistachios with other nuts you prefer.
- Add a touch of sweetness with vegan honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Sumac or za’atar add authentic Middle Eastern flavor notes, but are optional.
- This dish is best served fresh with warm bread for optimal texture and taste.
- Designed for family-style serving but can be divided into individual portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: whipped feta, roasted beets, pistachios, vegan feta, Mediterranean appetizer, plant-based, healthy snack, flatbread dip
