Root to Stem Beet Salad
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Ingredients
4 large
(with stems and leaves) red beets
2 cloves
garlic
1 nub
ginger
2
sliced shallots
3 tbsp
red wine vinegar
1 tbsp
honey
1/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil
1/2
juice and zest orange
3 tbsp
toasted pistachios
1/2 cup
crumbled goat cheese
1 cup
whole mint leaves
salt and pepper
Instructions
1) Remove beets from stems and stems from leaves. Keep separate, wash and pat dry the stems and leaves.
2) In a medium sauce pot, add beets, garlic, ginger and salt and pepper. Top with water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 50 minutes or until soft throughout.
3) Slice stems on a bias ¼ inch thick.
4) In a small stainless bowl, add vinegar, honey, shallots and orange juice and zest.
5) Toss in stems and add 2 tbsps of simmering beet water. Season with salt and pepper and add olive oil. Let rest for 20 minutes.
6) Remove beets and let cool. Then slice each beet into 8 wedges.
7) Toss wedges with stems, then add mint and leaves. Toss and season with salt and pepper.
8) Divide evenly onto 8 plates and garnish with pistachios and goat cheese.