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Mutabal Shawandar (Syrian Garlic Roasted Beet Dip) by

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

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!

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