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Garlicky Beets with Dill Bean Puree

Course Side Dish
Cuisine international
Keyword Garlicky beets
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Author Erin Alderson

Ingredients

Beets

  • 3 medium chioggia beets peeled and cut into ¼” thick slices
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ to ¾ cup Pea Shoots
  • 3 tablespoons Sunflower Seeds

Puree

  • ¾ cup white beans drained, reserving the liquid, and rinsed
  • Juice and zest from ½ lemon
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons dill plus more for serving
  • Salt to taste
  • Flaky Sea salt for serving

Instructions

  • Peel, trim, and cut the beets into ¼” thick half-circles. Add water to the bottom of a pan that is fitted with a steaming basket. Bring the water to a boil, add the beets to the steaming basket, cover, and cook until the beets are tender but still have a bit of texture, about 10 minutes.
  • While the beets are cooking, peel and thinly slice the garlic. Melt the ghee in a pan and add the garlic. Cook until the garlic is golden and crisp. Remove from heat and stir in the salt.
  • Next, make the bean puree. Combine the beans with the lemon zest, juice, dill, and salt. Puree, adding just enough of the liquid, until the bean puree is smooth.
  • Once the beets are done, let cool slightly then combine with pea shoots and sunflower seeds. Drizzle with the ghee/crunchy garlic. Squeeze a bit of lemon juice on top and toss until everything is well combined.
  • Take the white bean mixture and smear onto a plate or bowl. Top with the beet mixture and serve with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, because why not.