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Beetroot and sesame dip

Beetroot and sesame dip

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Beetroot and sesame dip

A colourful beetroot dip with beans and sesame, to pair with veggie sticks. Perfect for lunchboxes and afternoon snacks.

10 min prep

0 min cook

4 serves

Ingredients

  • Cooked beetroot

    250g packet whole cooked beetroot, well drained, chopped

  • Cannellini beans

    2/3 cup drained, canned, no added salt cannellini beans

  • Tahini

    1 tablespoon tahini

  • Greek-style yoghurt

    1 tablespoon reduced fat plain Greek-style yoghurt

  • Harissa spice blend

    2 teaspoons harissa spice blend

  • Lemon juice

    2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • Toasted sesame seeds

    Toasted sesame seeds, to serve

  • Vegetable sticks

    Veggie sticks, to serve

Method

  1. Beetroot, beans, tahini, yoghurt, harissa and lemon juice blended until smooth
    1

    Process beetroot, beans, tahini, yoghurt, spice blend and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth.

  2. Beetroot dip transferred to serving containers
    2

    Transfer dip to individual containers. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

  3. Beetroot dip topped with sesame seeds and served with vegetable sticks
    3

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with vegetable sticks.

Beetroot and sesame dip

Tips

  • Tasks for kids: Squeeze lemon juice. Measure tahini, yoghurt and spice blend. Spoon dip into containers.

  • Make ahead: Prepare the dip up to 5 days in advance and portion into containers in the fridge for easy lunchbox packing.

  • Try simple swaps: Swap cannellini beans for chickpeas, or use cottage cheese or smooth ricotta instead of yoghurt.

  • Mix and match: Serve with any crunchy vegetables you have on hand, such as carrot, cucumber, capsicum or celery sticks.

  • Keep it cool: Always pack with an ice brick to keep lunchboxes cool and food safe.

  • Reduce food waste: Use the remaining cannellini beans in salads, soups, pasta dishes or wraps.

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Last updated05 October 2026