CHIOGGIA BEETS WITH RASPBERRY MINT VINAIGRETTE

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Yield Makes 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb beets (4 to 6; preferably Chioggia*), 1 inch of stems left intact
3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh orange zest (from 2 oranges)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
Garnish: fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Cover beets with water by 1 inch in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan and simmer until tender when pierced in center with a fork, about 30 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water. Let stand until cool enough to handle, then slip off and discard skins. Cut beets into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • While beets are cooking, stir together scallions, 2 tablespoons vinegar, lemon juice to taste, mint, zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined. Add warm beets and toss with vinaigrette and vinegar and salt to taste. Serve warm or slightly chilled.
  • *Sometimes called candy-cane beets, chioggias become more aggressive in flavor as they age, so search out relatively young beets, with a diameter of 1 1/2 to 2 inches.

Saleh Momani
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but this recipe changed my mind.


Frances McLain
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This is a great recipe to use up leftover beets.


Qasim Sial
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I made this recipe for my vegan friends and they loved it.


Chris Alvarado
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I wasn't sure about the raspberry-mint vinaigrette, but it turned out to be delicious.


Rubbin Afful Appiah
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


adeboye kehinde
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I love the vibrant colors of this dish.


Cat Shack
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish.


Nur Islam
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the beets and the vinaigrette.


Maryam Saeed
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are stunning. The beets are roasted to perfection and the vinaigrette is divine. I highly recommend this recipe!


Lucky Ezra
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The beets are earthy and sweet, the raspberries are tart and juicy, and the mint adds a refreshing touch.


Asma Dawood
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This was my first time cooking Chioggia beets and they were delicious. The vinaigrette was also very tasty. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ramash Ramash
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The beets are always tender and flavorful, and the vinaigrette is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Souhil Afghan
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This recipe is a keeper! The Chioggia beets were roasted to perfection and the raspberry-mint vinaigrette was a delightful complement. I especially loved the pop of color from the beets.