Puréed Beats With Yogurt And Zaatar Food

PUREED BEETS WITH YOGURT & ZA'ATAR

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.
• Wash the beets and place them on a pan that has been lined with aluminum foil. Roast them uncovered for about an hour (** or until you can easily slide a knife into them). Take the beets out of the oven and let them cool until you can handle them. Peel the beets, cut them into quarters and allow to cool completely.
• Put the beets, garlic, chili flakes and yogurt in a food processor and blend until into a smooth paste.
• Transfer the beet mixture to a large bowl and mix in the maple syrup, olive oil, za'atar and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Place the puree on a flat serving plate, using the back of a spoon to spread it evenly around the plate.
• Sprinkle the green onions, almonds and the goat cheese on the puree and drizzle with olive oil.
• Serve at room temperature.

PURéED BEATS WITH YOGURT AND ZA'ATAR

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Wash the beets and place them on a pan that has been lined with aluminum foil. Roast them uncovered for about an hour ( or until you can easily slide a knife into them). Take the beets out of the oven and let them cool until you can handle them. Peel the beets, cut them into quarters an allow to cool completely.
• Put the beets, garlic, chili flakes, and yogurt in a food processor and blend until into a smooth paste.
• Transfer the beet mixture to a large bowl and mix in the maple syrup, olive oil, Za'atar and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Place the purée on a flat serving plate, using the back of a spoon to spread it evenly around the plate.
• Sprinkle the green onions, almonds and the goat cheese on the purée and drizzle with olive oil.
• Serve at room temperature.

BEET PUREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a rimmed baking sheet. Scatter beets on the baking sheet along with garlic and ginger. Sprinkle with coriander and salt, and drizzle with oil. Cover with another sheet of aluminum foil and seal edges to form a packet.
• Bake until beets are tender enough to be pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes,. Remove from oven and let beets steam in foil packet for 10 minutes. Unwrap packet and transfer beets, garlic, ginger, and any juices into a food processor. Puree with zest, juice, and vinegar until almost smooth with only small lumps. Add butter and puree until incorporated.