**Roasted Beets with Dijon Vinaigrette: A Symphony of Sweetness and Tang**
With their deep crimson hue and earthy sweetness, beets are a delightful root vegetable that deserves a place on your table. This collection of recipes presents various ways to prepare and savor beets, each offering a unique flavor experience. From the classic combination of roasted beets with a tangy Dijon vinaigrette to a refreshing beet and goat cheese salad, these dishes highlight the versatility of this often-overlooked vegetable.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Roasted Beets with Dijon Vinaigrette:** This timeless recipe showcases the natural goodness of beets. Simply roasted until tender, the beets are dressed in a flavorful vinaigrette made with Dijon mustard, olive oil, and fresh herbs.
2. **Beet and Goat Cheese Salad:** This vibrant salad combines the earthy sweetness of beets with the tanginess of goat cheese and the crunch of walnuts. Dressed in a light vinaigrette, it's a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
3. **Beet and Orange Soup:** This creamy and comforting soup is a delightful way to warm up on a chilly day. Roasted beets, oranges, and vegetable broth are blended together until smooth, creating a velvety texture and a sweet-tart flavor profile.
4. **Beet Hummus:** This unique twist on classic hummus incorporates the vibrant color and earthy flavor of beets. Made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and spices, this hummus is a delicious and healthy dip or spread.
5. **Beet and Quinoa Risotto:** This hearty and flavorful risotto combines the nutty flavor of quinoa with the sweetness of beets. Cooked in a creamy broth, this dish is a satisfying meal that's sure to impress your dinner guests.
6. **Beet and Chocolate Cake:** This decadent cake is a surprising and delightful combination of flavors. The earthy sweetness of beets pairs perfectly with the rich chocolate, creating a moist and flavorful dessert that's sure to be a hit.
DIJON BEETS
0 grams of fat and so good! These are great with many different meals-beef, chicken,etc. Very colourful-elegant-HEALTHY!!!
Provided by cuisinebymae
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash beets.
- Cut off tops.
- Put beets in a pot with water to cover them.
- (If desired, you can also wash the beet tops and cook them in the same pot with the beets for another meal-they are wonderful!) Bring beets to a boil, covered.
- Cook until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain and cool.
- Slice beets into 1/4 inch slices.
- Combine remaining ingredients.
- Pour over beets.
- Stir to combine.
- Serve warm or let marinate in the fridge for a couple hours.
ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH HONEY DIJON VINAIGRETTE
YUM-MY!!! This salad may be one of my new favorites. I could not stop munching on this one all day long. I'm putting this on my must-make list for the next time guests stop by.
Provided by Susan Bickta
Categories Other Salads
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. To make vinaigrette: Put oil, vinegar, honey, mustard and garlic in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well to mix. Set aside.
- 2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place golden beets on a large piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with oil. Wrap tightly, making a packet. Place on a baking sheet. Do the same with the red beets. Roast for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until knife inserted in largest beet meets no resistance. Remove from oven and cool.
- 3. Remove skins by rubbing off with hands under a stream of cool water.
- 4. To make salad: Roughly chop beets into bite size chunks. Place in a large bowl. Add the onion, dried cranberries, spinach, pecans and gorgonzola. Give the vinaigrette another shake to mix well then pour over beet mixture in bowl. Toss GENTLY to combine.
- 5. NOTE: to toast pecans - place in a single layer on a large non-stick baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F. for 10-12 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning, until toasted and fragrant.
RAW BEETS WITH CREAMY DILL
Steps:
- Peel and grate 1 pound beets.
- Make a dressing with 1 minced shallot, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup sour cream, lemon juice to taste and chopped dill.
- Garnish: Dill.
BEET, CUCUMBER, AND SWEET ONION SALAD WITH DIJON-HONEY DRESSING
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap each beet in foil, enclosing completely. Place on rack in oven and bake until beets are tender when pierced with fork, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Cool in foil. Peel beets, then cut each into 6 slices.
- Arrange beets, slightly overlapping, on half of large platter. Arrange cucumber slices on other half. Scatter onion in center. (Can be made 4 hours ahead; chill.)
- Whisk honey, vinegar, and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables.
Tips:
- Choose the right beets: Look for beets that are firm and have a deep red color. Avoid beets that are soft or have blemishes.
- Trim the beets: Cut off the tops and bottoms of the beets. Then, use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin.
- Cook the beets until tender: You can cook the beets in a variety of ways, such as boiling, roasting, or steaming. The beets are done cooking when you can easily pierce them with a fork.
- Make the Dijon vinaigrette: While the beets are cooking, make the Dijon vinaigrette. To do this, whisk together Dijon mustard, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad: Once the beets are cooked and the vinaigrette is made, assemble the salad. To do this, place the beets, arugula, walnuts, and goat cheese in a bowl. Then, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
Conclusion:
Dijon beets are a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. The beets are roasted until tender and then tossed in a tangy Dijon vinaigrette. The salad is also topped with arugula, walnuts, and goat cheese. This salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
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