Smoothies are one place to use beetroot powder. Savoury cooking gives you several more.
Dips and dressings are useful starting points because you can make a small quantity, taste it immediately and adjust the ingredients before serving.
Try a beetroot hummus variation
Set aside a small portion of your usual hummus.
Mix in a little beetroot powder, then taste. Adjust with lemon juice, garlic or your usual seasonings as needed.
Testing a portion first lets you compare it with the original before changing the whole bowl.
Make a yoghurt dip
Combine plain yoghurt with lemon juice, chopped herbs and seasoning. Mix the beetroot powder with a little liquid before stirring it through.
Taste the finished dip and adjust gradually.
Serve it alongside vegetables, bread or a savoury platter.
Experiment with a dressing
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, and your preferred seasonings in a small bowl. Add a little beetroot powder and mix well.
Try the dressing on a single forkful of salad before dressing the entire bowl. This gives you a better sense of how the flavours work together.
Add it to homemade dough
Flatbread or pasta dough offers another experiment. Distribute a small amount through the flour before adding the wet ingredients.
Keep the rest of the recipe consistent during your first attempt so you can judge the change.
Explore beetroot powder for your next savoury recipe.
Choose one dish you already enjoy, make a small test portion and build from there.