Sesame Tahini Beets

Appetizers by AnnekaEats

To be honest, I made a whole sheet of these beets… and they were gone shortly after this photo was taken. They are SO ADDICTING!

The make the perfect side or appetizer for dinner or a great for just snacking .. plus, you only need a few ingredients!

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Sesame Tahini Beets

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Servings: 2 servings (as a side)

Ingredients

Roasted beets

  • 2 beets - I used 1 red + 1 golden
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika

Tahini drizzle

  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

Toppings

  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro - roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Peel and cut the beets into half moons. Toss in toasted sesame oil, olive oil and paprika. Arrange the beets on a baking sheet & bake for 20-30 minutes (or until they just start to get crispy)
  • In a small bowl, make the tahini drizzle by whisking together the tahini and toasted sesame oil.
  • Drizzle the tahini mixture on top of the beets as soon as they come out of the oven. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro!

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