Braised Beets in Tunisian Tagine
A delicious and comforting side dish that combines the earthy sweetness of beets with the aromatic flavors of Tunisian spices, all in a traditional tagine. Perfect for a keto diet.
Ingredients
- ●2 large Beets
- ●2 tsp Tunisian tagine spice blend
- ●1/2 cup chopped Spring onions
- ●2 tbsp Olive oil
- ●2 cloves minced Garlic
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Peel and chop the beets into large chunks.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the tunisian tagine spice blend, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Add the chopped beets to the bowl and toss to coat with the spice mixture.
- 5
Transfer the beets to a 9x13 inch baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- 6
Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the beets are tender.
- 7
Remove the beets from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- 8
Sprinkle the chopped spring onions over the top of the beets and serve hot.
- 9
Note: Traditionally, a tagine is cooked in a clay pot with a conical lid. If you have one, feel free to use it! Otherwise, a regular Dutch oven or baking dish will work just as well.