Tag Archive for: Beets

Warm Orzo Salad with Beets and Greens

Warm Orzo Salad with Beets and Greens ¾ pound beets, with greens attached ¼ cup pine nuts 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces orzo pasta 3 ounces feta cheese,…

Roasted Beets

Roasted Beets INGREDIENTS 2 pounds beets, (5-6 medium) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, or white-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper,…

Beet, Apple and Cheddar Tarts

Beet, Apple and Cheddar Tarts INGREDIENTS 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into six 4 1/2-inch rounds 3/4 cup shredded white cheddar (3 ounces) 1 small apple, cored and very thinly sliced 1 small beet, scrubbed, peeled,…

Grilled Kale Salad with Beets, Figs and Ricotta

Grilled Kale Salad with Beets, Figs and Ricotta INGREDIENTS 4 small golden beets, peeled and cut into wedges 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. maple syrup 1 bunch of young kale, stems removed 12 fresh figs, black…

Beet Carpaccio Salad

Beet Carpaccio Salad INGREDIENTS For salad: 1 lb beets (preferably Chioggia), trimmed and peeled and cut into slices, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup roasted pistachio nutmeats, 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled,…

Roasted Spring Onion and Beet Salad

Roasted Spring Onion and Beet Salad INGREDIENTS 2 medium size spring onions, sliced across the grain 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 bunch beets (about 1 pound), roasted, peeled and sliced Salt and freshly ground pepper 1…

Roasted Beets with Cumin, Lime and Mint

Roasted Beets with Cumin, Lime and Mint INGREDIENTS Beets 1 bunch medium beets (1-2 pounds without greens) Olive oil Dressing 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3/4 tablespoon honey 2…

Beet Greens with Leeks and Bacon

Beet Greens with Leeks and Bacon INGREDIENTS   3 beets 4 slices of bacon 1-2 leeks or (4 scallions), sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper DIRECTIONS   Cut greens off beets; discard stems and chop leaves. In a large…

Beet Chips

Beet Chips INGREDIENTS:   2 medium beets 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Peel beets and slice 1/16 inch thick with a mandoline. In a large…

How to Roast Beets and Make a Beet, Arugula and Goat Cheese Sandwich

How to Roast Beets and Make a Beet, Arugula and Goat Cheese Sandwich INGREDIENTS: 2 to 4 fresh beets, roasted, peeled, and sliced 2 large handfuls of fresh arugula 4 slices (1/2-inch-thick) good quality, multi-grain bread slices 4…

Beet Chips

Beet Chips INGREDIENTS 2 medium beets 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Peel beets and slice 1/16 inch thick with a mandoline. In a large bowl, toss beets…

Golden Beet Slaw

Golden Beet Slaw INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 tablespoon orange juice 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds golden beets, peeled and…