Description
Colorful Mediterranean “Beet Roll” brings zesty Mediterranean flavors into a simple, nutritious wrap. Crisp vegetables, tangy herbs, and earthy beets create a delightful culinary experience that will satisfy you with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 2 boiled beets, sliced finely
- 3 boiled carrots, grated
Dairy and Flavoring:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) strained yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pinch fresh parsley, finely chopped
Seasoning and Nuts:
- 78 walnuts, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chili pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Meticulously clean and boil beets and carrots until tender, ensuring they are soft enough for slicing and grating.
- Using a sharp mandoline or precision knife, create delicate, uniform beet slices that are thin and pliable.
- Grate the boiled carrots into fine, wispy strands, setting them aside for layering.
- Combine strained yogurt with crushed garlic, finely chopped walnuts, freshly chopped parsley, and a carefully balanced blend of salt, black pepper, and chili pepper.
- Carefully spread a sheet of stretch film on a clean, flat work surface to provide a stable rolling foundation.
- Arrange beet slices in an overlapping pattern, creating a rectangular base with smooth, slightly translucent edges.
- Evenly distribute the yogurt mixture across the beet surface, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Sprinkle the grated carrots uniformly over the yogurt layer, creating a vibrant and textured secondary component.
- Using the stretch film as a guide, gently but firmly roll the layered ingredients into a compact cylindrical shape.
- Twist and secure the film’s ends to maintain the roll’s structure and integrity.
- Refrigerate the roll for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and the shape to stabilize.
- Carefully unwrap the chilled roll from the stretch film and slice into elegant, bite-sized medallions.
- Artfully arrange the slices on a serving platter, presenting a visually appealing and delicious appetizer.
Notes
- Choose a sharp mandoline or knife to ensure uniform beet slices, which helps create a professional-looking roll with consistent texture and even layering.
- Pat boiled vegetables dry before assembly to prevent excess moisture from making the roll soggy and compromising its structural integrity.
- Use thick, strained yogurt like Greek yogurt for a creamy, rich filling that helps bind ingredients and maintains roll’s shape during slicing.
- Consider toasting walnuts briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the yogurt mixture.
- Experiment with alternative protein sources like feta cheese or soft goat cheese for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chili pepper to suit individual heat tolerance without overwhelming other delicate flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg