Pancar Ezmesi — Slow-Roasted Beet and Walnut Yogurt Spread
Silky slow-roasted beet purée folded into thick strained yogurt with garlic, toasted walnuts, and a whisper of cumin — a vibrant Turkish meze that begs to be scooped up with warm whole-wheat flatbread.
90 min198 kcal / servingeasy
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