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Sesame Greens and Roasted Beetroot

Yields1 Serving

Try this Sesame Green and Roasted Beetroot recipe for a nutritious and delicious light lunch.

 2 bunches of beetroot
 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
 1 chopped leek
 2 minced garlic cloves
 1 tablespoon of fresh minced ginger
 2 tablespoons of fermented soy sauce or coconut aminos
 Sesame seeds for garnish
 Sea salt and pepper (optional)
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1. Preheat the oven to 400f/200c. Remove the greens from the beets and set aside. Chop the beetroot and toss in one tablespoon of sesame oil and lay them flat on a sheet of foil in the oven. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning twice, until the beets become tender (but not mushy).

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2. Chop the greens and add to the beetroot. Add one tablespoon of sesame oil to a pan over a medium heat. Add the leeks and saute for two minutes. Add the ginger, garlic and saute for an additional minute.

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3. Add the greens as well as the soy sauce and cook for 15-20 minutes, until tender.

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4. Add any salt and pepper if desired. Serve and enjoy!