Mutabal Shawandar (Syrian Garlic Roasted Beet Dip) by
Allen Neighborhood Center
Tags: garlic, beet
Inspired by ZenandZaatar.com
Ingredients
Full share Veggie Box beets
1 head Veggie Box young garlic
¼ cup tahini
Juice of one lemon
½-1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. olive oil + more for serving
2 tbsp. water as needed
1
head Veggie Box young garlic
2 tbsp
olive oil + more for serving
2 tbsp
water as needed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°. Drizzle olive oil over washed and scrubbed beets, and cover with foil on a baking sheet. Cut the top off the head of garlic and drizzle with olive oil. Cover the garlic with foil as well. Bake beets for 45 mins - 1 hour, until tender. Roast garlic for 40 mins - 1 hour, until caramelized, soft, and fragrant.
Place cooked beets and caramelized garlic in a food processor or high speed blender along with tahini, lemon juice, and salt. Process until smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time if too thick.
Taste and add more salt or lemon juice as needed. Serve alongside pita bread, crackers, or raw veggies. Drizzle with extra olive oil. Enjoy!