Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Beet Whipped Feta with Orange Zest
Serving Amount
Ingredients
1⁄2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1⁄3 cup Greek yogurt, at least 2% milkfat
2 whole canned beets with 2 Tbsp. of beet juice
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
zest from 1/4 orange
1⁄4 cup pistachios, chopped
seasonal cut vegetables and crackers for serving
Instructions
Step 1
In a food processor or blender, add feta cheese, Greek yogurt, 2 roasted whole beets, beet juice, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Add salt a little at a time since feta cheese is quite salty. Blend until smooth.
Step 2
Serve on a platter with seasonal cut vegetables and crackers. Top the beet whipped feta with orange zest and chopped pistachios.
