Beet and daikon slaw
2 beets, peeled and cut into l/8-inch julienne (matchsticks) 1 6-inch daikon radish, peeled and cut into l/8-inch julienne 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 2 tsp canola oil 1 tsp unsalted rice vinegar 1 tsp sea salt Combine all ingredients in a non-reactive bowl, cover, and let stand at least 1/2 hour. Season to taste […]
Roasted beet salad
6-8 small beets, scrubbed, tops trimmed to 1 inch 4 tbsp white wine vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste 4 cups baby salad greens 1/4 cup pecans 1/2 small sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese Heat outdoor or indoor grill. Place beets on […]
Honeyed beets
¼ cup honey 1 tbsp vinegar 1 lb cooked, sliced beets 1 tbsp butter 1/2 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings In a saucepan blend honey, vinegar and 1 tbsp water. Add butter, beets and onion rings. Simmer until heated through, stirring occasionally. Do not overcook as onion rings should remain crisp. Serves 4.
Marinated beet and summer squash salad
2 medium-size beets, cooked, peeled and thinly sliced 4 bunching onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 3 Tbsp tarragon vinegar 1/2 Tbsp sugar 2 Small yellow summer squash (or zucchini, or a combination), cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 Tbsp minced dill 3/4 cup sour cream Salt and black pepper 2 Scallions, each with 3 […]
Orange-ginger beets
1/2 pound beets, cooked 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger 1/2 tsp grated orange rind or 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/3 cup orange juice Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice to taste 1/2 tbsp cornstarch 1/2 tbsp butter or margarine 1 tsp sugar Grated orange rind for garnish Cut cooked beets in […]
Beet greens fiesole
1/2-pound beet greens, washed and trimmed 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 garlic scape, minced to taste Cook beet greens in salted boiling water until just tender, about 7 minutes. Drain well, pressing greens to sides of colander or sieve to remove all moisture. In a medium-size skillet, sauté garlic […]
Two-way street beets
1 bunch small beets juice of 1/2 orange 1/2 tablespoon butter, softened pepper 1/2 teaspoon peanut oil 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce Cut beets off stems. Gently scrub beets. Wash the greens. Cut stems into 3-inch pieces and coarsely chop the greens; set aside stems and […]
Yellow beets and green been salad
1/2 pound crisp green beans with the ends snipped 3 medium-size yellow beets, diced 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 5 ounces plain low-fat yogurt 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, crushed Salt and freshly ground pepper In a saucepan, cook the green […]
Beet greens with vinegar and caraway
1 bunch medium beets with greens (about 2 1b.) 1/8 cup cider vinegar 1/2 garlic clove, finely chopped 1/8 tsp. caraway seeds pinch of salt Preheat the oven to 400 F. Wash and trim the beets, leaving two inches of stem attached to each one, and reserve half of the beets for another use. Remove […]
Root vegetable stew with herbed dumplings
Stew: 4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 8 ounces Italian sausage links, hot or sweet 2 pounds assorted root vegetables, peeled and diced 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or rosemary 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 cups chopped dark, leafy greens, such as beet, turnip or kale […]