Grilled Beets (because it’s too warm out to roast them in the oven and boiling them is a pain) + Tahini (to add a level of richness that contrasts with the sweetness of the beets) = a hearty summer dish!

Ingredients:

• 4 Beets – peeled and sliced into round of about 1/4″ thickness
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• Sea Salt
• 1/4 tsp Ancho Chili Powder
• 1/2 Lemon
• 1/4 cup Tahini
• Optional – Serve on a bed of fresh Greens

Directions:

1. Pre-heat your grill.
2. Toss your beets in the olive oil and sprinkle liberally with the sea salt and ancho chili powder.
3. Grill your Beets:
   1. I grilled my beets over a medium flame (the temperature bouncing between 350 – 400).
   2. 10 – 15 minute each side.
4. Set your beets aside to cool.  I served my beets cold.
5. Squeeze the lemon juice over the beets.
6. Taste test to see if you need to add a little more salt.
7. Finally, drizzle the tahini over the beets and serve.