FRENCH "PEASANT" BEETS
Steps:
- 1. Scrub and peel the beets. Remove the greens, wash and dry them, and chop coarsely. Set the greens aside in a large prep bowl. Slice the beets into 1/4-inch rounds.
- 2. Remove the ribs from the Swiss chard and coarsely chop the ribs. Toss the leaves and ribs into the bowl with the beet greens.
- 3. In a large sauté pan, melt the butter and sauté the shallot over medium heat until softened.
- Add the beet rounds to the shallot-butter mixture. Toss in a pinch of salt and crack some pepper over the beets. Reduce the heat and sauté the beets, turning to ensure even cooking, until the beets are beginning to glaze and become tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the beet greens, chard, and chard ribs and sauté for about 5 minutes, then add the wine and cover. Cook until the greens are wilted, adding 2 tablespoons water if necessary. Allow the liquid to be mostly absorbed into the greens. Adjust the seasonings.
- Scoop the greens and beets into a shallow bowl. Serve with a generous wedge of Bucheron and some crusty bread. Crack a little bit of pepper over the entire dish.
- Tips and Techniques
- To find the right cheese, Amy N‐B said: "Nice grocery stores (such as Wegmans and Whole Foods) usually have it, and any good cheese counter should have it. It can be spelled Boucheron, Bucherondin, or Boucherondin. All will do the trick."
- About the Cook
- Amy Nichols‐Belo is a cultural anthropologist from Richmond, Virginia.
- Her favorite entertaining tip: "When hosting an event where guests will be contributing dishes or beverages, provide a theme (tapas, sixties hors d'oeuvre, Latin) to avoid a meal that's more 'church basement potluck' than party."
- Here's her blog: Amy Cooks and Brad Does the Dishes (www.amycooksbraddoesthedishes.blogspot.com).
- What the Community Said
- deensiebat: "Made this last night and loved it. I had fallen into a rut of always making beets the same way-wedges parboiled, then roasted, greens reserved for later. Nice to have a new all‐in‐one method, with a sweet result."
- romanolikethecheese: "Droplets of good balsamic vinegar on top set this dish up from good to really good!!"
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Elena Benitez
elena@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The beets are perfectly roasted and the goat cheese and walnuts add a delicious touch. I served this dish with a simple green salad and it was a hit with my family.
Ramon Sarmiento
sarmiento_r@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of beets, but I loved this recipe. The beets were so tender and flavorful, and the goat cheese and walnuts added a great touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Agribina Museve
m.agribina1@aol.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets. I had some roasted beets in the fridge and I didn't know what to do with them. I found this recipe and it was perfect! The beets were delicious and the goat cheese and walnuts added a great flavor
Lethabo Cardilee
lethabo.c@hotmail.co.ukI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The beets are always tender and flavorful, and the goat cheese and walnuts add a great flavor combination. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.
Cindy Hathcock
hathcock@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. The beets are roasted to perfection and the goat cheese and walnuts add a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Ray Bargelt
b-ray32@hotmail.frDelicious! I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit. The beets were perfectly roasted and the goat cheese and walnuts added a great flavor combination. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Rose Marry
marryr64@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The beets are perfectly roasted and the goat cheese and walnuts add a delicious touch. I served this dish with a simple green salad and it was a hit with my family.
Meer Shoaib
s80@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of beets, but I loved this recipe. The beets were so tender and flavorful, and the goat cheese and walnuts added a great touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Nisar Haider
nisar_haider93@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets. I had some roasted beets in the fridge and I didn't know what to do with them. I found this recipe and it was perfect! The beets were delicious and the goat cheese and walnuts added a great flavor
ZikuVoid
zikuvoid@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I love the combination of beets, goat cheese, and walnuts. I also like to add a little bit of honey to the beets before roasting them.
Lyx
lyx23@aol.comI love this recipe! The beets are always tender and flavorful, and the goat cheese and walnuts add a great flavor combination. I like to serve this dish with a simple green salad and some crusty bread.
Rex Christian
r-christian@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The beets are perfectly roasted and the goat cheese and walnuts add a delicious touch. I served this dish with a simple green salad and it was a hit with my family.
Asuzu Prince
asuzu-prince5@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of beets, but I loved this recipe. The beets were so tender and flavorful, and the goat cheese and walnuts added a great touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
tEssA WaTkins
tessa_watkins61@aol.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets. I had some roasted beets in the fridge and I didn't know what to do with them. I found this recipe and it was perfect! The beets were delicious and the goat cheese and walnuts added a great flavor
Marlene Denson
densonm@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I love the combination of beets, goat cheese, and walnuts. I also like to add a little bit of honey to the beets before roasting them.
Anna malik
anna-m@gmail.comI've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a winner. The beets are always tender and flavorful, and the goat cheese and walnuts add a great touch. I like to serve this dish with a simple green salad and some crusty bread.
Jakir Hassan
hassan_jakir49@yahoo.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The beets are always perfectly cooked and the goat cheese and walnuts add a great flavor combination. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.
waiyan minlwin
w.minlwin82@hotmail.comThese beets are amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. They're so tender and flavorful, and the goat cheese and walnuts add a delicious touch. I will definitely be making these again.