Roasted Beets with Lemon Tahini Dressing

- 6 2 bunches beets, at least 6 in total
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1/2 tbsp oil
- salt & pepper
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1 lemon zested, and juiced
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- sesame seed and green onion to top, if desired
1. Clean and peel beets, cut into thick slices or quarter. Toss with oil, salt & pepper. (Save beet tops greens! They can be chopped and sauteed in butter, salt & pepper, or used raw in a salad)
2. Heat vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat, do not boil. Let reduce slightly until sticky. Pour over beets and toss to coat.
3. Roast beets at 400°F until softened and slightly caramelized.
4. Whisk together dressiung ingredients to combine.
5. Once beets are slightly coole, pour the dressing over top. Serve warm.
Optional: sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onion.
Great side dishes are rice or pearl cous cous.
Compliments of Chef Tara.