Best 7 Balsamic Bleu Beets Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful journey into the world of flavors with our balsamic bleu beets. This culinary masterpiece combines the earthy sweetness of beets with a tangy balsamic glaze, creating a perfect balance of sweet and sour. The addition of crumbled bleu cheese adds a savory touch, while walnuts provide a delightful crunch. This tantalizing dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a nutritional powerhouse, packed with essential vitamins and minerals.

For those seeking a vegan alternative, we offer a delectable balsamic roasted beets recipe that captures the essence of this dish without compromising on taste. Roasted to perfection, the beets are coated in a luscious balsamic glaze, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

But the culinary journey doesn't stop there. We also present a refreshing balsamic beet salad, a vibrant and healthy dish that combines the sweetness of beets with the tangy bite of balsamic vinegar. Tossed with mixed greens, goat cheese, and toasted pecans, this salad is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds with every bite.

For those who prefer a warm and comforting dish, our balsamic braised beets offer a delightful twist. Slowly braised in a rich balsamic glaze, the beets become incredibly tender and absorb the deep, savory flavors of the sauce. Served over creamy polenta, this dish is a culinary masterpiece that will warm your heart and soul.

No matter which recipe you choose, our balsamic bleu beets are sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. So, embark on this culinary adventure and discover the wonders that await your palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED BEETS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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The BEST way to cook beets? Roasted! These ruby red beets are roasted in the oven until sweet and caramelized, then tossed with orange zest and a balsamic glaze. So good!

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Side Dish     Beet

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds red beets, medium sized, scrubbed clean, green tops removed (see beet greens recipe for what to do with beet greens)
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line pan with aluminum foil
  • Peel and cut cooked beets: After the beets have cooled for several minutes, but are still warm to the touch, peel off the outer skins and discard. Cut the beets into quarters or more bite-sized pieces.
  • Pour glaze over beets: Place beets in a serving bowl. Pour balsamic glaze over the beets. Stir in grated orange zest, and add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with a little orange zest to serve. Links: Hate 'em or Love 'em Beets? from White on Rice Couple

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 164 mg, Sugar 12 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize Serves 6 to 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BEETS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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Provided by David Waltuck

Categories     Roast     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Dinner     Lunch     Beet     Potluck     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 medium beets (about 2 pounds total)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup canola or other vegetable oil
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, to taste
1 teaspoon coarse (kosher) salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • 2. Trim the beets, leaving on the skin, an inch of the stem, and the wispy "tail" on the bottom of each, then scrub and drain. Place the beets in a small casserole dish just big enough to hold them. Pour the water and canola oil over the beets then cover tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and bake until tender and easily pierced with a sharp paring knife, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • 3. Remove the casserole from the oven and uncover the beets, keeping your face averted from the escaping steam. Allow the beets to cool completely in the casserole.
  • 4. Meanwhile, combine the vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the salt, and pepper in a medium-size bowl and whisk to blend. Taste and add more olive oil, if desired.
  • 5. Peel the cooled beets with the back of a paring knife and cut into 3/8-inch slices. Add to the dressing in the bowl and toss gently but thoroughly to coat. Serve immediately or marinate, in the refrigerator, for up to 24 hours.

BALSAMIC ROASTED BEET SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 medium-size beets, tops removed and scrubbed
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup good olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, such as Grey Poupon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces baby arugula
1/3 cup roasted, salted Marcona almonds, toasted
4 ounces soft goat cheese, such as Montrachet, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Wrap the beets individually in aluminum foil and place them on a sheet pan. Roast them for 50 minutes to 1 hour, depending on their size, until a small sharp knife inserted in the middle indicates that they are tender. Unwrap each beet and set aside for 10 minutes, until cool enough to handle. Peel the beets with a small, sharp knife over a piece of parchment paper to prevent staining your cutting board.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and set aside. While the beets are still warm, cut each one in half and then each half into 4 to 6 wedges and place them in a large mixing bowl. As you're cutting the beets, toss them with half of the vinaigrette (warm beets absorb more vinaigrette), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Taste for seasonings.
  • Place the arugula in a separate bowl and toss it with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Put the arugula on a serving platter and then arrange the beets, almonds, and goat cheese on top. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette, if desired, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve warm or at room temperature.

BEETS WITH CREAMY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE AND MINT



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Top these beets with a smooth, Greek-yogurt based dressing for a dish that's both hearty and heart-healthy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cloves garlic, unpeeled
2 large beets (about 1 pound)
1/3 cup 2-percent plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon low-sodium vegetable broth or water
2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh small mint leaves
1 tablespoon roasted or raw unsalted pistachios, chopped

Steps:

  • Wrap the garlic cloves together in a piece of parchment paper; wrap each beet separately in parchment. Place the garlic and beets in a microwave-safe dish and cook for 3 minutes. Remove the garlic and set aside, still wrapped. Continue to cook the beets in intervals of 2 minutes, until they can be easily pierced with a knife, 8 to 10 minutes. Let sit wrapped in parchment to complete the cooking process and until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the yogurt, broth, vinegar, oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Peel the garlic cloves, mash completely and whisk into the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. (Alternatively, make the vinaigrette with the microwave-roasted garlic up to a few hours in advance to allow the flavors to blend. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  • Peel the beets using a paring knife and cut into wedges or slices. Arrange on a platter, drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the mint and pistachios. Serve immediately, while still warm.

BALSAMIC BLEU BEETS



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Make and share this Balsamic Bleu Beets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beets, drained and sliced or julienne
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 -2 teaspoon crumbled blue cheese (or more, to taste)

Steps:

  • In a medium-size serving bowl, blend the vinegar and olive oil.
  • Add the beets and toss gently to coat.
  • Sprinkle with walnuts and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.1, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 90.3, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 8.8, Protein 3

BALSAMIC-GLAZED BEETS



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Categories     Thanksgiving     Valentine's Day     Vinegar     Beet     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 pounds beets (4 pounds with green attached, reserving greens for another use), scrubbed and trimmed, leaving about 1 inch of stems attached
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan cover beets with salted water by 1 inch. Simmer beets, covered, 35 to 45 minutes, or until tender, and drain in a colander. Cool beets until they can be handled and slip off skins and stems. Cut beets lengthwise into wedges. Beets may be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring beets to room temperature before proceeding.
  • In a large skillet stir together vinegar, syrup or honey, and oil and add beets. Cook beet mixture with salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat, stirring, until heated through and coated well. Sprinkle about half of thyme over beets and toss gently.
  • Serve beets sprinkled with remaining thyme.

ROASTED BALSAMIC BEETS



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Make and share this Roasted Balsamic Beets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ewilli

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 medium red beets
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Wash and peel the beets. Slice each beet in quarters lengthwise, and then slice each quarter into three chunks.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil, and place the beets on top. Drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar, and then add salt and pepper. Gently stir to coat the beets.
  • Cover with more foil and roll the edges of the two layers to create a pouch for the beets. Cook for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the beets from the oven, and raise the temperature to 400 degrees. Take off the top layer of foil (watch out for steam!), and stir to mix the juices. Return to the oven and continue to cook for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve warm or cold, or add to a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 64, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 1.3

Tips:

  • Choose the right beets: Look for beets that are small to medium in size, firm, and have smooth skin. Avoid beets that are large, soft, or have blemishes.
  • Trim the beets properly: Cut off the tops and bottoms of the beets, and then peel them with a vegetable peeler.
  • Cook the beets until tender: You can boil, roast, or steam the beets. To boil the beets, place them in a pot of boiling water and cook for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender. To roast the beets, toss them with olive oil and salt, and then roast them in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until they are tender. To steam the beets, place them in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water and steam for about 15 minutes, or until they are tender.
  • Make the vinaigrette dressing ahead of time: The vinaigrette dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Assemble the salad just before serving: The salad is best served fresh, so assemble it just before serving.

Conclusion:

Balsamic Bleu Beets is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet beets, salty blue cheese, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette is sure to please everyone. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give Balsamic Bleu Beets a try. You won't be disappointed!

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