ROASTED AND MARINATED BEETS WITH BURRATA, CHARRED KALE, AND HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE

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Nut oils have that same combination of earthy and sweet as root vegetables, which makes them the dream team. With the creaminess of burrata, it's just out of this world.

Provided by Paul Kahan

Categories     Fall     Salad     Dinner     Mozzarella     Root Vegetable     Beet     Hazelnut     Marinate     Roast

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Marinated Kale:
1/4 cup grated Pecorino or Parmigiano cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, minced
1⁄2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large bunch black Tuscan kale, ribs removed and coarsely chopped
Hazelnut Vinaigrette:
1/4 heaping cup hazelnuts, toasted in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and then finely ground
3 tablespoons hazelnut oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon minced thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cranks black pepper
To finish:
Roasted and marinated beets
2 balls burrata or fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into rough chunks
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Marinate the Kale:
  • In a large bowl, combine the cheese, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, honey, salt, chile flakes, and pepper. Add the kale and toss to combine-really get in there and work the kale with your hands; this isn't a gentle massage. Set the kale aside to marinate at room temperature for 2 hours or in the fridge overnight. Alternatively, you could toss the kale in with the just-roasted, marinating beets along with the cheese, olive oil, et al., and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 2 hours or in the fridge overnight. They'll marinate just the same.
  • Make the Vinaigrette:
  • Combine the hazelnuts, hazelnut oil, vinegar, shallot, thyme, honey, salt, and pepper in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake it until the dressing comes together. Set aside until ready to serve or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Char the Kale and Beets:
  • Preheat a large cast-iron pan over high heat for 5 minutes. When the pan looks very hot (you see little wisps of smoke), add the marinated beets and char on one side for 1 minute, just long enough to get some char. Remove the beets from the pan and add the kale, again charring for 1 minute. You are looking to just heat the kale, not fully cook it. You also could do this over the high heat of a grill. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Put it together and serve:
  • Spread the cheese over a large platter. Season it a bit with salt and pepper. Scatter the charred kale and beets over the cheese, douse with the hazelnut vinaigrette, and finish with the chopped hazelnuts

Oli Ahmad
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I'm not a fan of beets, so I'm not sure I would like this dish.


Iqra Imtiaz
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This dish seems like it would be a lot of work.


Sk Amit Boss
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I'm not sure about the combination of beets and burrata, but I'm willing to try it.


Md husen
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This dish looks so delicious. I'm definitely going to make it.


Active Raja56
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Zia Gladden
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This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


MD sakhawat
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I love the combination of roasted beets and burrata.


Mark Wolfe
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Axmed Cumar
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The hazelnut vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch for this dish.


Leja Thomas
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover beets.


Dustin Klempke
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I'm definitely making this dish again. It's one of the best beet dishes I've ever had.


Sophia Duru
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This dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Aniyah Ballard
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great meatless option that's packed with flavor.


Aftekhar rana Rana
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The results were stunning and the flavors were incredible.


Libiya Lipi
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but this dish changed my mind. The roasted beets were so flavorful and the burrata and charred kale were the perfect accompaniments.


bobiors
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The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out great.


Jackson Gove
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Alison Wieburg
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The roasted beets were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the rest of the dish was amazing.


Rehman Sial
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique and flavorful combination of ingredients.


Muna Tamang
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Absolutely delicious! The roasted beets were perfectly caramelized and the burrata was creamy and rich. The charred kale added a nice smoky flavor and the hazelnut vinaigrette tied everything together perfectly.