Beets Sumac

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white or black sesame seed (see notes)
• 1 can (15 oz.) sliced beets, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 1 teaspoon ground sumac (see notes) or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or dried thyme
• 4 large butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and crisped
• Salt and fresh-ground pepper

Preparation

1. 1. In a 6- to 8-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, stir or shake white sesame seed until golden, 4 to 5 minutes (don't toast black sesame seed). Pour into a small bowl.
2. 2. To sesame seed, add beets, yogurt, onion, sumac, and thyme; mix.
3. 3. Arrange a lettuce leaf on each plate and mound beet salad equally onto leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste.