Earthy Delights Recipe
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Beets SumacDelicious either as a side dish or as a salad.
Ingredients:
½ tsp white sesame seeds
½ tsp black sesame seeds
1 lb peeled baby beets
¼ cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp chopped red onion
1 tsp ground sumac
½ tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 head butter lettuce, rinsed
sea salt & freshly ground black
pepper
Preparation:
Trim stems from beets and cut into quarters. Blanche in medium pot of boiling water 4 - 5 minutes, or until barely tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
In a small, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, toast the white sesame seeds until golden brown (don't toast the black sesame seeds). Place in a bowl.
To seeds, add beets, yogurt, onion, sumac and thyme; toss together until well-mixed.
Arrange 2 - 3 lettuce leaves on each plate and mound beet salad equally onto leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste.
About 4 servings
Directions:
Delicious either as a side dish or as a salad.