Ingredients
- 6 2 bunches of 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
Directions
1. Clean and peel beets, cut into thick slices or quarters. 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 it reduce slightly until sticky. Pour over beets and toss to coat.
3. Roast beets at 400°F until softened and slightly caramelised.
4. Whisk together dressing ingredients to combine.
5. Once beets are slightly cool, 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.
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