Odessa beets
5-6 medium beets 2-3 tbsp lemon juice 8-10 plums, pitted and thinly sliced 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced ½ tsp salt black pepper to taste ½ cup finely chopped walnuts 1 cup finely chopped pineapple (fresh or canned) Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wrap beets in foil and bake until very tender about 45 minutes. […]
Beet burgers
4 fresh medium beets 2 sprigs fresh basil, chopped 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2 eggs, beaten Salt and ground black pepper, to taste 1/4-2/3 c flour Olive oil Mozzarella slices Burger buns Trim beet tops and root. Shred beets in food processor; transfer to bowl. Add basil, onions, eggs, salt and pepper; mix. Mix in […]
Secret chocolate cake (with beets)
2 c. cooked chopped beets ½ c. applesauce 1 1/2 c. sugar ½ c. oil ½ c. plain yogurt 3 eggs, 1 1/2 t. vanilla 1 1/2 c. flour 1 c. whole wheat flour ½ c. baking cocoa 1 1/2 t. baking soda ½ t. salt ½ c. chocolate chips (I prefer mini chips) powdered […]
Autumn beet and vegetable salad with cheese and nuts
Dressing: 1/3 cup minced onions 5 tablespoons cider vinegar 3-4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley 11/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 cup olive oil salt and pepper to taste Salad: 2 cups cooked, diced yellow or red beets 1 1/2 cups blanched, diced carrots 1 1/2 cups cooked, diced waxy-type potatoes 1 cup diced roasted […]
Diced beets with orange zest and yogurt sauce
1 lb. beets, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1/4 cup cider vinegar zest of 1 orange, grated (about 1 tbsp.) 1/4tsp. ground mace 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. salt freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 tbsp. fresh orange juice 1 tsp. honey Preheat the oven to 3750 F. In an […]
Beets la creme
2 T. butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 medium beets, cooked Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Salt to taste Cut beets in thick julienne strips, cube, or slice as you prefer. In a large skillet, melt butter. Add beets and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring to coat beets evenly […]
Beets, oranges, and raspberry sauce
1 pound beets, scrubbed 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar 1-2 oranges 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place beets (in their skins) in a baking dish and cover with foil. Roast beets until tender, about 35-55 minutes, depending on their size. […]
Cider-glazed roots with cinnamon walnuts
3 pounds assorted root vegetables, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup apple cider 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 tbsp butter 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 400°F. If using parsnips, quarter lengthwise and remove the […]
Beet and celeriac casserole
12 ounces raw beets 12 ounces raw celeriac 4 sprigs of fresh thyme, chopped 6 juniper berries, crushed 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup vegetable stock salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 375°F. Peel and slice the beets very finely. Quarter and peel the celeriac and slice very finely. Fill […]
Orange borscht
4 medium-size beets peeled and coarsely grated 5 cups beef stock; salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cups tomato juice 2 1/2 cups orange juice yogurt chopped chives Bring grated beets to a boil in beef stock which has been seasoned to taste with salt and pepper. Turn down heat and simmer, covered, […]