BEETS WITH GARLIC-WALNUT SAUCE
A departure from the standard pairing of beets with goat cheese is a dressing of walnuts, garlic and fresh orange juice. Note that all of these have some bitterness or acidity, which counter the sweetness of beets beautifully.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories side dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash beets well. While still wet, wrap them individually in foil and place on a cookie sheet or roasting pan. Bake beets, undisturbed, for 60 to 90 minutes, until a thin-bladed knife pierces each with little resistance. (They may cook at different rates; remove each one when it is done.)
- Meanwhile, put oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. When it is warm, add garlic and cook until fragrant and beginning to soften, about 6 minutes. Add walnuts and continue to cook until they begin to color, about another 4 minutes. Let mixture cool slightly and then put it in a small food processor; process until you have a relatively smooth paste. Add orange juice to taste and sprinkle with salt and lots of pepper.
- After beets have cooled, peel off skins. Slice beets into wedges or cubes and toss with dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 252, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 597 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams
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Alazar Getnet
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The beets are roasted in the oven while you make the sauce, so it's really hands-off.
Juwel Mahem
[email protected]I love this recipe! The beets are so tender and the sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Sarah Paramo
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The beets were tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
yolonda sifuentez
[email protected]This is a delicious and healthy recipe. The beets are perfectly roasted and the walnut sauce is creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Malachi Brewster
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the beets and the walnut sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.
Milo rain
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and earthy flavor of the beets, and they always ask for seconds of the sauce.
Noah Vaughn
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use different types of beets, nuts, and herbs to create different flavor combinations. I've even tried adding a bit of crumbled goat cheese to the sauce for a tangy twist.
Tofeeque Ahmed
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, dinner parties, and even just as a side dish for a weeknight meal.
karem kimo
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of beets, but this recipe changed my mind. The beets were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ajay Sahni
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets. I had some roasted beets in the fridge and decided to try this dish. It was a hit! The sauce is especially delicious.
Rauf Siddique
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the beets and the walnut sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.
Subaeer Rasool
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and earthy flavor of the beets, and they always ask for seconds of the sauce.
Shahzad Gouri
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can use different types of beets, nuts, and herbs to create different flavor combinations. I've even tried adding a bit of crumbled goat cheese to the sauce for a tangy twist.
Lil Trapper
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, dinner parties, and even just as a side dish for a weeknight meal.
Amando Sandoval
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of beets, but this recipe changed my mind. The beets were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jeiden Gonzalez
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beets. I had some roasted beets in the fridge and decided to try this dish. It was a hit! The sauce is especially delicious.
nicky c
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the results were stunning. The beets were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. My guests raved about it!
Ravendoesgaming 009
[email protected]This beet dish was a revelation! The earthy sweetness of the beets paired perfectly with the garlicky walnut sauce. I'm definitely adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.