Roasted Beets with Tahini and Pine Nuts

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
80%
Roasted Beets with Tahini and Pine Nuts
10 min.
6
345kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your side dish game? Look no further than this vibrant and nutritious recipe for Roasted Beets with Tahini and Pine Nuts! Perfectly roasted beets, with their earthy sweetness, are paired with a creamy tahini dressing that adds a delightful nutty flavor. This dish is not only a feast for the eyes with its stunning colors, but it’s also packed with health benefits, making it a fantastic addition to any meal.

In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves six, making it ideal for family gatherings or dinner parties. With a health score of 80, this recipe is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, ensuring that it caters to a variety of dietary preferences. Each serving is a wholesome 345 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt.

The combination of fresh spring greens, lightly toasted pine nuts, and a zesty lemon kick creates a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Whether you’re looking for a nutritious side to complement your main course or a light meal on its own, Roasted Beets with Tahini and Pine Nuts is sure to impress. Get ready to enjoy a dish that’s as delicious as it is healthy!

Ingredients

  • cups baby spinach 
  •  beets medium to large
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon freshly squeezed to taste ( )
  • tbsp pinenuts lightly toasted
  • 0.5 tsp salt 
  • cup tahini light room temperature (made from colored seeds)
  • 0.8 cup water lukewarm for consistency

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • skewers
  • tongs

Directions

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  3. Roasted Beets with Tahini and Pine Nuts
  4. Ingredients6 medium to large beets, any color, roasted
  5. Nonstick cooking oil spray1 cup tahini sesame seed paste (made from light colored seeds), room temperature3/4 cup lukewarm water, or more for consistency1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (or more to taste)Heaping 1/2 tsp salt3 cups spring greens, baby kale or baby spinach6 tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted in a skillet
  6. You will also need9x13 baking dish, aluminum foil, wooden skewer, tongs, food processor or blender, 6 salad plates
  7. Total Time: 10 Minutes
  8. Servings: 6 servings
  9. Kosher Key: Pareve

Nutrition Facts

Calories345kcal
Protein10.91%
Fat68.6%
Carbs20.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16
Glycemic Load
3.62
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.926521632982%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.5mg
Hesperetin
1.47mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Luteolin
0.41mg
Kaempferol
0.96mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:345.05kcal
17.25%
Fat:28.27g
43.49%
Saturated Fat:3.49g
21.84%
Carbohydrates:19g
6.33%
Net Carbohydrates:14.09g
5.12%
Sugar:6.22g
6.91%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:285.38mg
12.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.11g
20.23%
Vitamin K:78µg
74.29%
Manganese:1.29mg
64.31%
Vitamin B1:0.71mg
47.46%
Copper:0.86mg
43.18%
Phosphorus:414.46mg
41.45%
Folate:163.11µg
40.78%
Vitamin A:1463.92IU
29.28%
Magnesium:94.72mg
23.68%
Selenium:14.56µg
20.81%
Fiber:4.91g
19.63%
Zinc:2.87mg
19.12%
Iron:3.39mg
18.85%
Potassium:604.01mg
17.26%
Vitamin C:13.93mg
16.88%
Vitamin B3:3.09mg
15.43%
Calcium:87.59mg
8.76%
Vitamin E:1.29mg
8.57%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.91%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.85%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.81%