Roasted Beets With Lemon Tahini Sauce Recipe

Name: Roasted Beets With Lemon Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BEETS:; 2 whole Red Beets; 2 whole Golden Beets; 2 Tablespoons Prepared Tahini Sauce (recipe Follows); 1 Tablespoon Chopped Chives Or Scallions; FOR THE SAUCE:; 1/4 cups Sesame Paste; 1/4 cups Water; 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; Salt And Pepper, to taste; Red Pepper Flakes, to taste; 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Slightly Crushed

Servings: persons

FOR THE BEETS:
2 whole Red Beets
2 whole Golden Beets
2 Tablespoons Prepared Tahini Sauce (recipe Follows)
1 Tablespoon Chopped Chives Or Scallions
FOR THE SAUCE:
1/4 cups Sesame Paste
1/4 cups Water
3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
Salt And Pepper, to taste
Red Pepper Flakes, to taste
2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Slightly Crushed

1
Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2
Wrap the beets in aluminum foil, place the packet on a baking sheet to catch drips and roast for approximately one hour. When done, the beets should be able to be pierced easily with the tip of a knife. Remove from oven. Allow them to cool before peeling and slicing into bite size chunks.
3
To make the sauce, combine the sesame paste and water in a small bowl until smooth. Don't worry if it seems grainy. Keep whisking or stirring and it will smooth out. (Note that when you open a jar of the paste, you will notice that a layer of the seed oil is floating on top. I stir the contents with a spoon until it's a bit more blended before scooping out the amount I need.) Add the lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper. If you like a bit of heat, add a few red pepper flakes. Fold in the crushed garlic.
4
You can use the sauce right away but I find it's much better if it has a chance to sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour and preferably overnight. The garlic will perfume the sauce without adding the bite of minced garlic. The sauce will also thicken and will be the perfect consistency to use as a dip. If you want a more pourable dressing, simply thin it out with a little water.
5
Pour the sauce over the roasted beets or any other roasted veggie. Garnish with chopped chives. Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BEETS:, 2 whole Red Beets, 2 whole Golden Beets, 2 Tablespoons Prepared Tahini Sauce (recipe Follows), and more.

Yes, Roasted Beets With Lemon Tahini Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Roasted Beets With Lemon Tahini Sauce

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