GRILLED BEETS WITH MOROCCAN DRESSING

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A different way to serve healthy beets.

Provided by Lucy Selvaggio-Diaz

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 beets, trimmed
1 Tbsp olive oil
3 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, chopped
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp curry powder
1 Tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 pinch sugar
1 pinch salt, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare a charcoal fire or light a gas grill.
  • 2. Brush the beets with olive oil and place over medium-low coals. Cook slowly until they can be easily pierced with a fork, an hour to an hour and a half.
  • 3. Remove from heat, peel, then cut into thick slices.
  • 4. Meanwhile, combine the garlic, onion, tomato, cilantro, cumin, curry powder, vinegar (or lemon), and olive oil. Toss with the beets. Taste for seasoning.
  • 5. Serve warm or room temperature.
  • 6. NOTE: Canned beets can be substituted. If unsliced, they can be place a few minutes on the grill to pick up some smoky flavor.

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