Packed with earthy flavors, sweet beets with pecorino, pecans, and shishito peppers make an incredible side dish that will surely impress your taste buds. Simple but bursting with flavor, this recipe combines the natural sweetness of beets with the salty, nutty notes of pecorino cheese and crunchy pecans. The delightful heat and smoky flavor of shishito peppers add an extra layer of complexity, creating a captivating harmony of flavors. Don't miss out on this tantalizing dish - let's dive into the simple steps to prepare this delightful side dish!
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BEETS WITH PECORINO, PECANS, AND SHISHITO PEPPERS
If using different types of beets, separate them when roasting and tossing to keep the colors from bleeding.
Provided by Nick Curtola
Categories Bon Appétit Beet Side Cheese Chile Pepper Roast Winter Wheat/Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss beets with 2 Tbsp. oil in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish; season with salt. Add thyme and 1/4 cup water. Cover with foil and roast beets until a paring knife slips easily through flesh, 60-75 minutes. Let cool slightly, then rub skins from beets with paper towels; cut into 1" pieces. Toss in a large bowl with vinegar and 2 Tbsp. oil; season with salt.
- Meanwhile, place peppers on one side of a rimmed baking sheet and pecans on the other side and roast, tossing nuts once, until peppers start to blister and pecans are slightly darkened and fragrant, 6-8 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop.
- Toss peppers, pecans, and onion with beets; season with salt. Drizzle with chili oil and top with Pecorino.
- Do Ahead
- Beets can be roasted 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
BEET RISOTTO WITH PECORINO
Steps:
- Add the oil and shallots to a large, high-sided saute pan over medium heat. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, then cover and sweat (do not caramelize) for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice and toast for about 5 minutes, stirring to coat the grains with oil. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until aromatic. Deglaze the pan with the red wine.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, warm the beet juice and vegetable stock. Slowly add the beet juice mixture to the risotto pan, one ladle at a time, stirring and adding ladlefuls only once the previous has been absorbed. Cook in this manner until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been added, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Stir in the butter and then the pecorino. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Serve garnished with Roasted Red Beets, more pecorino, and chives.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the beets in the center of a large piece of foil and drizzle with the olive oil. Add the garlic, rosemary and some salt and pepper. Crimp the edges of the foil together to seal. Roast until tender, 40 minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove the skins and cut the beets into dice.
GARLICKY SHRIMP PRIMAVERA WITH SHISHITO PEPPERS
A luscious veggie and shrimp dish with a silky garlic sauce and shishito peppers. Serve with toasted garlic bread.
Provided by Lindsey Krauss
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for about 1 minute less than recommended, 3 to 4 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water. Drain pasta and return to the pot.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being sure not to burn. Add zucchini, yellow squash, shishito peppers, and pepper flakes; saute until vegetables begin to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Spread vegetables to the outside of the skillet. Add remaining butter and olive oil to the center of the skillet and increase heat to medium. When butter has melted, add shrimp to the center of the skillet, and peas to the outside. Toss shrimp to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then toss to mix with vegetables. Add reserved 1/4 cup pasta water and bring to a gentle boil, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Add reserved pasta to the pot and gently toss with veggies and shrimp. Taste and add salt if necessary. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 186.5 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 470.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
ROASTED BEETS WITH HONEY-GLAZED PECANS
Got extra beets on hand? Try this recipe for Roasted Beets with Honey-Glazed Pecans. This beet dish makes the perfect side for beef or chicken!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Cover baking sheet with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Place beets on prepared baking sheet. Bake 1 hour or until tender. Remove from oven; cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, combine nuts and honey in small skillet; cook on medium-high heat 4 to 6 min. or until mixture is simmering and foamy, stirring constantly. Immediately spread onto baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; separate slightly with fork. Set aside to cool. Mix oil, juice and pepper; set aside.
- Peel and quarter beets when cool enough to handle; place in medium bowl. Add oil mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
Tips:
- Choose the right beets: Look for beets that are small and firm, with smooth skin and deep red color.
- Roast the beets: Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the beets and caramelizes their edges.
- Use a variety of textures: The combination of roasted beets, crunchy pecans, and tender shishito peppers creates an interesting and flavorful dish.
- Balance the flavors: The salty pecorino cheese and sweet balsamic vinegar help to balance out the earthy flavor of the beets.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served warm, so make sure to time the roasting of the beets and peppers accordingly.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Roasted Beets with Pecorino, Pecans, and Shishito Peppers is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The beets are roasted until tender and caramelized, and then tossed with crunchy pecans, tender shishito peppers, salty pecorino cheese, and a sweet balsamic vinegar dressing. This dish is sure to impress your guests and is a great way to enjoy the flavors of the season.
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