Steamed or Roasted Beets and Beet Greens with Tahini Sauce

Beets are known for their vibrant color, which comes from their natural pigment called betacyanin. Betacyanin is a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to various health benefits, including reducing inflammation and improving digestion.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Steamed or Roasted Beets and Beet Greens with Tahini Sauce

Cooking Method: Roasting, Steaming Cuisine: International Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 780

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Beets
• 200 gram Beet Greens
• 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 0.25 cup Tahini
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Trim the beet greens from the beets, then wash and dry them thoroughly.
3. Peel the beets and cut them into wedges.
4. Toss the beet wedges with 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
5. Place the beet wedges on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until tender.
6. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
7. Add the beet greens and sauté until wilted, about 5 minutes.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
9. Once the beets are roasted, remove them from the oven and let them cool.
10. Serve the roasted beets and sautéed beet greens drizzled with tahini sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 195kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 19g7%

Sugars 13g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.