BEETS WITH GARLIC-WALNUT SAUCE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Beets with Garlic-Walnut Sauce image

Categories     Garlic     Potato     Side     Walnut     Beet     Summer     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 medium beets, trimmed, greens reserved
7 to 8 tablespoons water
1 large russet potato, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, cooled
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 garlic cloves
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons drained capers

Steps:

  • Cook beets in large pot of boiling salted water until tender when pierced with skewer, about 30 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly. Peel and cut beets into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices; set aside. Combine beet greens and 3 tablespoons water in large skillet. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until greens are wilted, about 1 minute; set aside. Cook potato in small saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Return to saucepan and mash.
  • Blend walnuts, breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, and 2 tablespoons water in processor until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup mashed potato, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. If thick, thin sauce with 2 to 3 tablespoons water.
  • Spoon sauce onto center of platter; drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Surround with beet greens and beet slices; drizzle with vinegar. Sprinkle with capers.

MC Move
[email protected]

This was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Diamond Drew
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of beets, but I thought this recipe was pretty good.


Sohail Abrar
[email protected]

This was a great recipe! I loved the combination of the beets and the walnuts.


Daniel Rivera
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The beets were roasted perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Iftikhar Hussain
[email protected]

I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the beets and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Chidera Eze
[email protected]

This was a great recipe! The beets were roasted perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the walnuts, which gave the sauce a nice texture.


BASEERGAMING YT
[email protected]

I'm not usually a fan of beets, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The beets were roasted to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


DanielS6011 Swearingen
[email protected]

This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The beets were perfectly roasted and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again!


Aurangzaib Fiaz
[email protected]

I've always been a fan of beets, but this recipe took them to a whole new level. The garlic walnut sauce was so flavorful and creamy, and it really complemented the sweetness of the beets.


Zulkef Illiassu
[email protected]

This was a delicious and easy recipe! I loved the combination of the sweet beets with the garlicky walnut sauce. It was a perfect side dish for my roasted chicken.