Grilled Beets with Moroccan Dressing

Ingredients

• beets
• olive oil
• garlic cloves
• onion
• tomatoes
• fresh cilantro
• ground cumin
• curry powder
• vinegar
• sugar
• salt
• ground cayenne pepper

Preparation

1. 1prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill
2. 2brush the beats with olive oil and place over medium-low coals
3. 3cook raw beats slowly over heat until they are easily pierced , 1 to 1 1 / 2 hours
4. 4remove from the barbecue , peel , then cut into thick slices
5. 5meanwhile , blend the dressing ingredients
6. 6combine garlic , onion , tomato , cilantro , cumin , curry powder , vinegar and olive oil
7. 7toss with the beets
8. 8taste for seasoning
9. 9serve warm or at room temperature
10. 10either skip first two steps , or place beets on the grill for only about 5 minutes to pick up some of the smoky goodness
11. 11sliced beets should probably not be put on the grill unless you line it with some aluminum foil