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Chunky Beet Tahini

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Blend Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Cuisine: Mediterranean, middle eastern

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Sesame seeds untoasted
  • 1/2 cup Beet peeled and medium diced
  • 1 qt Vegetable stock
  • 1 clove Garlic whole
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 Bay leaf dried
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Large skillet
  • Food processor
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef Knife
  • Rubber Spatula
  • 8 oz jar

Method
 

  1. Boil beet in a pot with vegetable stock, bay leaf, and garlic for 20 minutes. After, remove off the heat, strain, and cool down.
  2. Lightly toast sesame seeds in a skillet, stirring regularly until fragrant. Remove from heat, transfer to another container, and wait to cool. Once cooled, blend in a food processor with water for at least 30 minutes on high, or at least until a chunky paste. Store half the tahini in an 8 oz jar before proceeding.
  3. Add cooked beet, cooked garlic clove, salt and pepper. Blend until fully incorporated, adjusting seasoning if needed.