If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to cook beets, braising them with butter and dill is a great option. Braising is a cooking method that involves browning the beets in butter and then simmering them in a flavorful liquid until they are tender. The butter and dill add a rich, savory flavor to the beets, and the braising liquid helps to keep them moist and tender. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, and it can be served as a side dish or a main course.
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BRAISED BEETS
Each recipe below is based on a given root, but feel free to mess around. Bake beets instead of celeriac; make creamy potato soup, braise carrots, braise parsnips and so on.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories side dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel about a pound of beets and chop them into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large saucepan, combine a couple of tablespoons of butter with the vegetables and stock to cover (.5 cup or more).
- Add a splash of white wine and some freshly chopped tarragon; bring to a boil.
- Cover and adjust the heat so the mixture simmers.
- Cook until the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
MAPLE-BRAISED BEETS WITH HAZELNUT RELISH
Earthy beets are butter-browned, braised, topped with toasted hazelnut relish, and finished with dollops of creamy ricotta. Served at room temperature, this is an easy make-ahead appetizer or side: braise the beets and prepare the relish in advance, then assemble just before serving.
Provided by Paul Berglund
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Use a peeler to peel each beet; trim the top and bottom, and cut into 3-4 slices, approximately ¾-inch wide. In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add ⅓ of the beets in a single layer. Sprinkle with 2 pinches of salt and cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the beets have browned on the first side, about 1-2 minutes. Flip the beets and brown the other side, then remove and place in a baking dish in a single layer. Wipe out the pan and repeat the process two more times.
- Once all the beets are in the baking dish, pour maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil over the beets. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake until tender, 45-60 minutes. Meanwhile, make the Hazelnut Relish.
- Hazelnut Relish, part 1: Cut the shallot in half through the root and discard the peel. Make vertical cuts, followed by horizontal cuts, without cutting through the root; finely dice. Place the diced shallot in a bowl. Add the apple cider vinegar and a pinch of salt to macerate (marinating the raw flavor out of the shallot), 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the hazelnuts.
- Hazelnut Relish, part 2: Toast the hazelnuts in a 350 F oven until fragrant, 8-10 minutes. Wrap warm hazelnuts in a kitchen towel, then rub with force until skins fall off. (Don't worry about skins that don't come off; they can stay.) Remove hazelnuts from towel and roughly chop. Set aside. Pick the leaves from the parsley and tarragon. Roll into a bundle; rock a knife back and forth through the bundle to roughly chop leaves. Set aside.
- After 45 minutes, remove beets from the oven; cool for 5-10 minutes. Check for doneness by poking them with a small knife; if it pierces the beets with little resistance, they're done. Remove beets from the braising liquid and transfer to a platter. Set aside. Pour the braising liquid into a pan. Over high heat, reduce to about ¼ of the original amount, 8-10 minutes; stay nearby, as the maple syrup can burn! When the liquid has reduced and thickened, remove pan from heat and spoon the syrup over the beets. While the beets finish cooling, occasionally toss them to ensure an even distribution of syrup. Allow the beets to absorb flavor until you're ready to assemble the dish.
- Hazelnut Relish, part 3: To the shallot-vinegar mixture, add the olive oil, hazelnuts, and herbs; stir to combine. Assembly: Arrange beets on a serving platter and top with ricotta. Sprinkle Hazelnut Relish all over the beets and serve.
BRAISED BEETS WITH BUTTER AND DILL
Steps:
- Peel 2 pounds beets, and chop them into 1-inch chunks; roughly chop the greens.
- Put both in a saucepan with 3 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup stock.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover, and cook until the beets are tender and the greens wilted, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Boil off any excess liquid, then toss with chopped dill.
BUTTERED BEETS (RACHAEL RAY RECIPE)
A speedy and popular UK side dish per Rachael Ray. Found on Food Network website. One of the reviewers suggested also browning off some thinly sliced onion with the butter, then adding the parsley and beets.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Low Protein
Time 7m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium skillet over moderate heat melt 2 tablespoons butter, add parsley and sliced beets.
- Warm through, season with salt and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.2, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 144.5, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 11.4, Protein 2.5
BRAISED SPICED BEETS
This one came from the New York Times, January 17th, 1999. I'm not sure what unit a "bunch" is, but hey, try for a couple or three in a bunch. You can use chicken stock instead of the vegetable stock.
Provided by Diann is Cooking
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Scrub beets and cut stems down to hardly there. Place in cooking pot, cover with water, and simmer until nearly tender (approximately 20 minutes). Remove from water, peel and quarter them.
- Heat butter in sturdy saucepan or skillet with lid. When melted, add beets and cook at medium for five minutes, tossing frequently so as to coat the beets with the butter.
- Add peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon.
- Add in sugar, stock, and salt to taste.
- Cook on low heat for approximately 15 more minutes, or until beets are tender, mixing occasionally.
- You can serve now, or reheat for later.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.3, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 34.5, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 0.1
ROASTED BEETS WITH DILL
Categories Herb Vegetable Side Roast Vegetarian Beet Fall Healthy Dill Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place beets in small roasting pan with 1/4 cup water. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake until beets are tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour. Cool slightly. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Peel beets. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Stir in dill and lemon juice. Add beets and toss until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; serve.
BRAISED BEETS AND RED CABBAGE
Categories Vegetable Side Braise Vegetarian Low Sodium Wheat/Gluten-Free Beet Spring Cabbage Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Working in batches, coarsely grate cabbage and beets in food processor fitted with grating blade. Set aside.
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until brown, about 15 minutes. Mix in cabbage and beets. Add 1/2 cup water and vinegar. Cover; simmer until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally and adding water by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; top with parsley.
BRAISED DILL POTATOES
Dill, chicken broth and a few other simple ingredients create a side dish your family will love. The braised potatoes are delicious with sour cream. -Amie Schmidt, San Diego, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, arrange potatoes in a single layer. Add broth and butter. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 12 minutes., Uncover; cook until potatoes are tender and broth is evaporated, 7-10 minutes. Press each potato with a turner to crush slightly. Sprinkle evenly with the dill, salt and pepper. Cook until bottoms are lightly browned, 2-3 minutes longer. Serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BUTTER-BRAISED ROOT VEGETABLES AND GREEN BEANS
Categories Vegetable Side Braise Christmas Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Green Bean Christmas Eve Butter Gourmet
Yield Serves 2 generously
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- With a sharp knife peel celery root and cut into 1-inch pieces. Diagonally cut carrots into 1-inch-thick pieces. Quarter shallots lengthwise. In a 2-quart heavy saucepan melt butter over moderately low heat. Add celery root, carrots, shallots, salt, and pepper to taste, stirring to coat vegetables with butter, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. While root vegetables are cooking, trim beans. Stir beans into root vegetables and cook, covered, stirring once or twice, until all vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
CREAMY BEET WITH DILL SOUP
A pureed vegetable soup can be an impressive, easy and affordable first course for an elegant dinner, or even a light dinner on its own with salad and bread.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
- Add beets, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until squash start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
- Add caraway seeds and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
- Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until beets are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree (adding fresh dill) until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
- Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 26.2 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 101.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
Tips for Making the Best Braised Beets with Butter and Dill:
- Choose tender, young beets. Smaller beets are typically more tender and have a milder flavor.
- Roast the beets before braising them. This step caramelizes the natural sugars in the beets and intensifies their flavor.
- Use a flavorful braising liquid. The liquid should be flavorful enough to infuse the beets with flavor, but not so overpowering that it masks their natural taste. A good option is a combination of water, red wine, and vinegar.
- Add aromatics to the braising liquid. Common aromatics used with beets include garlic, onion, thyme, and bay leaves. These ingredients will help to deepen the flavor of the dish.
- Braise the beets until they are tender. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the beets, but they should be tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork.
- Finish the dish with butter and dill. This will add a rich, creamy flavor and a fresh, herbal note to the dish.
Conclusion:
Braised beets with butter and dill is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed year-round. The roasting process caramelizes the natural sugars in the beets and intensifies their flavor, while the braising liquid infuses them with a rich, savory flavor. The addition of butter and dill at the end of cooking adds a touch of luxury and freshness to the dish. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or as a main course, braised beets with butter and dill is sure to please everyone at the table.
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