Best 3 Caramelized Beets With Orange Saffron Yogurt Recipes

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CARAMELIZED BEETS WITH ORANGE-SAFFRON YOGURT



Caramelized Beets With Orange-Saffron Yogurt image

This astonishingly pretty platter is equally delicious, a signature of the British chef Yotam Ottolenghi, who provided the recipe: soft, sweet beets against the tart astringency of the orange-tinctured yogurt, its coolness threaded with saffron. It is also an ace make-ahead dish: You can prepare the yogurt and the beets the night before serving, or in the morning. Look for a good variety of beets if you can, for reasons of color and taste alike: golden ones to offset the red, say, with a mixture of candy canes between the two.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ pounds small beets, ideally of varying colors, skin-on, scrubbed and trimmed
1 head of garlic
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Kosher salt to taste
1 ¼ cups Greek yogurt
1 pinch saffron threads soaked in 1 tablespoon boiling water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Zest of ½ medium-size orange, approximately ½ teaspoon, plus 1 tablespoon orange juice
1/3 cup slivered almonds
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons basil leaves, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400. Put the beets into a high-sided baking pan, so that they fit together relatively snugly. Cut off the top of the head of garlic and place it, cut side up, in one corner of the pan. Mix together 1 cup oil and the butter and drizzle it over the beets and garlic. Cover the tray tightly with aluminum foil and roast for approximately 1 hour, or until the beets are soft when pierced with a knife and the garlic is soft and caramelized.
  • Remove the beets and garlic from the oven and allow to sit until the beets are cool enough to handle, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Lift them out of the oil, peel and discard the skin and place them in a medium bowl with a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil from the baking pan. Mix well and set aside.
  • Squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skin and into a small bowl. Roughly mash with the back of a fork before adding the yogurt, saffron threads and water, the lemon juice, orange zest and a pinch of salt. Stir well and place in the refrigerator until needed.
  • Place a medium-size sauté pan over medium heat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When it shimmers, add the almonds and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring and tossing frequently, until they begin to turn golden. Add the red pepper flakes and the orange juice and continue to cook until the liquid has evaporated, approximately 30 seconds. Spoon the nuts onto a wide plate and set aside to cool.
  • When you are ready to serve, spoon the yogurt onto a large serving plate and spread it out slightly. Top with the beets, making sure that you can still see yogurt at the edges. Sprinkle the almonds over the top, then the basil, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 481, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 572 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED BEETS WITH ORANGE AND THYME



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These sweet orange-laced beets go well with arugula and goat cheese salad or a roast beef dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch beets (about 1 1/2 pounds), scrubbed, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place beets on a large piece of foil on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fold foil around beets and crimp ends to form a packet. Roast until tender when pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer beets to a large bowl and drizzle with vinegar, honey, and orange juice. Top with orange zest and thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g

CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND BEETS



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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

4 pounds whole fresh beets (about 12 medium), trimmed and cleaned
6 medium onions, sliced
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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

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