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a dish of beetroot mutabal with mint, pistachios, seeds and radishes

Beetroot Mutabal

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 3 cups
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 3 piece beetroots medium
  • 3/4 tsp lemon salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 piece garlic clove small
  • 1/2 cup tahini
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp walnuts chopped
  • 1 tbsp pistachio
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
  • 1 tbsp radish finely chopped
  • 2 tsp mixed seeds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • fresh mint leaves

Method
 

Boil the beetroot (if starting raw):
  1. Wash the beetroot thoroughly and trim the stems, leaving a small part attached to prevent bleeding.
  2. Place them in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and cook for 35–45 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  3. Drain and let them cool slightly, then peel the skin off (it will slide off easily). Cut into medium chunks.
Crush the garlic:
  1. On a cutting board, sprinkle half of the salt over the garlic clove. Using the flat side of a large chef’s knife, smash and scrape repeatedly until you obtain a smooth garlic paste.
Process the beetroot:
  1. Place the chopped beetroot in a food processor. Pulse until you achieve small, slightly textured pieces. Do not over-blend into a purée.
Combine:
  1. Transfer the beetroot to a bowl. Add tahini, remaining salt, lemon salt, and the garlic paste. Mix well with a spoon until smooth and creamy.
Plate and garnish:
  1. Spread the moutabal onto a serving plate and shape it nicely. Drizzle with olive oil and decorate with walnuts, pistachios, pomegranate seeds, radish, mixed seeds, and fresh mint.
  2. Serve chilled or at room temperature.