Tahini Beets Recipe

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Tahini Beets
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 lb small beets scrubbed and leaves trimmed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup tahini paste

Directions:

  1. Place yogurt in small bowl.
  2. Fold paper towel into quarters and place it directly on top of the yogurt to soak up liquid.
  3. Place beets in saucepan and add enough water to cover completely.
  4. Add salt and vinegar then cook over high heat 1 hour.
  5. Drain then set aside until they are cool enough to handle.
  6. Peel beets by hand then place in food processor and pulse 5 times.
  7. Add yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and sesame paste and stir to incorporate evenly.
  8. Serve at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 169.36 Kcal (709 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.82g 20%
Cholesterol 3.98mg 1%
Sodium 635.95mg 26%
Potassium 101.72mg 2%
Total Carbs 5.38g 2%
Sugars 2.79g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.06g 0%
Protein 6.37g 13%
Vitamin C 17.2mg 29%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 45.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.25 Kcal (738 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.34g 20%
Cholesterol 4.14mg 1%
Sodium 661.82mg 26%
Potassium 105.86mg 2%
Total Carbs 5.6g 2%
Sugars 2.9g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.06g 0%
Protein 6.63g 13%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 29%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 47.2mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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