Beets and onions are two vegetables that are often used together in cooking. They pair well together because the sweetness of the beets complements the sharpness of the onions. Additionally, both vegetables are packed with nutrients, making them a healthy choice. This article will provide you with some of the best recipes for cooking beets and onions. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a more elaborate main course, you are sure to find a recipe that you will enjoy.
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PICKLED BEETS AND ONION
Use these sweet-and-sour pickles to make our Potato-and-Pickled-Beet Salad. They also make a delectable snack straight out of the fridge.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time P1DT1h10m
Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wrap beets in parchment-lined foil and bake until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 1 hour. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Using a paper towel, rub off skins. Cut beets into 1-inch wedges.
- Combine vinegar, 1/4 cup water, sugar, celery seed, peppercorns, coriander, turmeric, and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add beets and onion; return to a simmer, then transfer to a clean jar and let cool to room temperature. Seal and refrigerate at least 1 day and up to 2 months.
BEETS WITH ONION AND CUMIN
If you like beets, you'll love this recipe. For those who don't like beets, they may just change their minds.
Provided by SHECOOKS2
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in oil and saute onion and garlic until translucent. Mix in cumin seed and saute an additional 2 minutes. Sprinkle in flour and saute 1 minute more.
- Stir in beets, tomatoes, water, and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover pan with lid, and allow to simmer 30 to 45 minutes, until beets are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 849.3 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
QUICK PICKLED BEETS AND ONIONS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add beets, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain well.
- When cool enough to handle, slip off the skin.
- Place beets in a nonreactive bowl and set aside.
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a small saucepan, combine onions, sugar, vinegar, salt, and water. Bring this mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Simmer 5 minutes and make sure that the sugar and salt are fully dissolved into the water.
- Pour the hot marinade over beets and then allow the beets to cool to room temperature.
- Cover the beets well and refrigerate for several hours, or ideally overnight, before serving.
- If you prefer, divide the beet and onion mixture into individual jars for easy storage.
- Keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 1225 mg, Sugar 25 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BUTTERED BEETS AND PEAS WITH ONIONS: TWO UK-FAVORITE SIDES IN UNDER 10 MINUTES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 14m
Yield 6 servings of each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium skillet over moderate heat melt 2 tablespoons butter, add parsley and sliced beets. Warm through, season with salt and serve.
- In a second skillet, also over moderate heat, melt remaining butter, add onions and warm through. Add peas and cook 5 minutes. Season with salt and transfer to a serving dish.
- If your stovetop is too crowded when you find your pocket-of-time to deal with the sides, feel free to use your microwave for either of these dishes, loosely covering beets or peas. Microwave on high, but check them every couple of minutes -- you're just warming them through and melting the butter.
ROASTED BEETS AND ONIONS
Categories Onion Vegetable Appetizer Roast Root Vegetable Beet Fall Gourmet Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 12 (as part of aïoli menu)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475°F.
- Blanch onions in a large pot of boiling water 1 minute, then drain. Trim and peel.
- Tightly wrap onions and beets in double layers of foil to make 5 packages (2 of onions and 3 of beets) and roast until tender, 30 to 40 minutes for onions and about 1 hour for beets.
- When beets and onions are cool enough to handle, discard foil. Slip off skins and stems from beets and cut into wedges.
BEETS AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS WITH FETA
Steps:
- Whisk together vinegar, mustard, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, then add 3 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined well.
- Cook onions with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Add onions to dressing, then add beets and cheese, stirring gently to combine. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.
ONION BEET SALAD
Everyone loves the tangy dressing on these mouthwatering baked beets. I'm always asked to bring this pretty dish to family gatherings.-Barbara Van Lanen, Salinas, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 1h30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place beets in a large resealable plastic bag; add 2 tablespoons oil. Seal bag and shake to coat. Place an 18x12-in. piece of heavy-duty foil in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Arrange beets on foil; fold foil over beets and seal tightly. Bake at 400° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until tender. , Cool to room temperature. Cut beets into cubes; place in a large bowl. Add onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegars, sugar, salt, basil, pepper and remaining oil. , Pour over beet mixture; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PICKLED BEETS & ONIONS
Make and share this Pickled Beets & Onions recipe from Food.com.
Provided by byZula
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 pints
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut off all but 2-inches of the beet tops, leave the root ends attached.
- Peel and slice the onions into 1/4-slices. Heat enough water to cover beets to boiling.
- Add beets and 2 t vinegar for each quart of water used. Cover and heat to boiling. Cook until beets are tender, 35 to 45 minutes; drain.
- Run cold water over beets, slip off skins and remove the root ends. Cut beets into 1/4-inch slices.
- Heat remaining ingredients to boiling in a 6-quart Dutch oven, reduce heat.
- Simmer, uncovered 10 minutes, stir in beets.
- Pack beets and onions in hot jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Heat syrup to boiling. Pour over beets and onions, leaving about 1/2-inch headspace; seal.
- Process 30 minutes in boiling water bath. Makes about 8 Pints.
- NOTE: 7 cans (16 ounces each) sliced beets, drained, can be substituted for the beets in the above recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.6, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 897.3, Carbohydrate 114.6, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 99.4, Protein 7.7
CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND BEETS
As retired farmers, my husband and I enjoy delicious, down-home foods. These onions and beets have just the right amount of sweetness, so they complement a variety of main dishes.-Violet Klause, Onoway, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place beets in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 35-40 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid; cool slightly. Peel and quarter beets; set aside., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender; add sugar and vinegar. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently., Add the beets, salt, pepper and reserved cooking liquid to skillet; cover and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, firm beets. Avoid beets that are wilted or have blemishes.
- To easily remove the beet skin, roast the beets whole in a 400°F oven for about an hour, or until they are tender. Once they are cool enough to handle, the skins will slip right off.
- If you don't have time to roast the beets, you can also peel them with a vegetable peeler. However, this method is more time-consuming and can be more difficult to do.
- When cooking beets, be sure to add a little bit of vinegar or lemon juice to the water. This will help to prevent the beets from losing their color.
- Beets can be cooked in a variety of ways, including roasting, boiling, and steaming. The cooking time will vary depending on the method you choose.
- Once the beets are cooked, they can be eaten as is, or they can be used in a variety of dishes, such as salads, soups, and stews.
- Beets are a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. They are also a good source of antioxidants, which can help to protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
Conclusion:
Beets are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. They are a good source of nutrients and antioxidants, and they can be used to make a variety of tasty dishes. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful addition to your meal, give beets a try!
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