Beet Pastor Recipe
Willful; An appetizer of Lebanese and Hatay cuisine that combines roasted eggplant and tahini. If you want to try a different variation with beetroot, which is a source of health and healing, you can try this easy and quick recipe. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients:
For 4 people
🕐 Preparation: 10 min.
🕐 Cooking: 20 min.
| Beet (Boiled) | 2 | Qty | ||
| Tahini | 1/2 | Cup | ||
| Strained Yogurt | 2 | Tbsp | ||
| Garlic | 4 | Clove | ||
| Lemon Juice | 1 | Tbsp | ||
| Fine Salt | 1 | Tsp | ||
| Sumac | 2 | Tsp | ||
| Olive Oil | 1 | Tsp (large) |
Instructions:
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Wash and peel the beets. Put it all in the pot and add enough water to cover it. Boil for about 20 minutes on medium heat. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick or fork and remove from the fire and leave to cool.
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When the beets you have taken into a deep bowl have cooled, pass them on the coarse side of the grater.
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Add tahini, crushed garlic, strained yogurt, salt and sumac (you can add black pepper, cumin, etc. instead of sumac) to the grated beets and mix well.
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Let your appetizer mix rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Take it on a serving plate and drizzle with olive oil and sumac and serve cold. Enjoy your meal!
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Note: You can make this appetizer by adding ground walnuts and decorate with walnuts and parsley leaves.
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