Anise Scented Balsamic Beets Food

BALSAMIC ROASTED BEETS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Grease a large baking sheet or dish, set aside.
• Peel and cut 3 beets into 1" cubes.
• Toss beets with 1 TBS olive oil and ½ tsp sea salt.
• Spread onto a greased baking dish in an even layer.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
• After 15-20 minutes, stir and bake for 10 minutes more or until beets feel soft to the touch.
• Mix together balsamic vinegar and honey.
• After 30 minutes (or when beets are soft to the touch), remove beets from the oven and add the honey/vinegar mixture to the baking dish.
• Stir until all the beets are evenly coated.
• Return to the oven for 10 minutes, stirring once half way through.
• Roast until the balsamic/honey mixture coats the beets (and isn't runny).
• Remove from the oven and serve warm or store and serve later over your favorite salads.

BALSAMIC ROASTED BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Wrap the beets individually in aluminum foil and place them on a sheet pan. Roast them for 50 minutes to 1 hour, depending on their size, until a small sharp knife inserted in the middle indicates that they are tender. Unwrap each beet and set aside for 10 minutes, until cool enough to handle. Peel the beets with a small, sharp knife over a piece of parchment paper to prevent staining your cutting board.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and set aside. While the beets are still warm, cut each one in half and then each half into 4 to 6 wedges and place them in a large mixing bowl. As you're cutting the beets, toss them with half of the vinaigrette (warm beets absorb more vinaigrette), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Taste for seasonings.
• Place the arugula in a separate bowl and toss it with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Put the arugula on a serving platter and then arrange the beets, almonds, and goat cheese on top. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette, if desired, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve warm or at room temperature.

BEETS WITH CREAMY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE AND MINT

Steps:

• Wrap the garlic cloves together in a piece of parchment paper; wrap each beet separately in parchment. Place the garlic and beets in a microwave-safe dish and cook for 3 minutes. Remove the garlic and set aside, still wrapped. Continue to cook the beets in intervals of 2 minutes, until they can be easily pierced with a knife, 8 to 10 minutes. Let sit wrapped in parchment to complete the cooking process and until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the yogurt, broth, vinegar, oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Peel the garlic cloves, mash completely and whisk into the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. (Alternatively, make the vinaigrette with the microwave-roasted garlic up to a few hours in advance to allow the flavors to blend. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• Peel the beets using a paring knife and cut into wedges or slices. Arrange on a platter, drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with the mint and pistachios. Serve immediately, while still warm.

BALSAMIC BEETS AND GREENS

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and mustard together in a bowl.
• Toss with the beets and marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
• In a large, skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Place the garlic in the pan and saute for 1 minute.
• Add the greens, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring well.
• Cover and cook until the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.
• Divide the hot greens among four salad plates and top with the beets and vinaigrette.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

BEETS WITH SESAME (OR ANISE) VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Trim the tops of the beets, leaving 1/2 inch of stem attached to minimize bleeding. Put the roots on a pot and cover with cold water, heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer uncovered until tender.Pour off most of the hot water and add cold water to the pot. Peel the beets while they are still warm.
• Alternatively, rub the uncooked beet roots with a little oil and bake them in a covered pan at 350 degrees until tender.
• If the beets are large, cut them into 1/4 inch slices. If they are small,cut them into 4 or 8 wedges each. Place the cooked and cut beets in a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk the remaining ingredients together, pour over the still warm beets, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with extra sesame seeds and serve.

ROASTED BALSAMIC BEETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Wash and peel the beets. Slice each beet in quarters lengthwise, and then slice each quarter into three chunks.
• Line a baking sheet with foil, and place the beets on top. Drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar, and then add salt and pepper. Gently stir to coat the beets.
• Cover with more foil and roll the edges of the two layers to create a pouch for the beets. Cook for 20 minutes.
• Remove the beets from the oven, and raise the temperature to 400 degrees. Take off the top layer of foil (watch out for steam!), and stir to mix the juices. Return to the oven and continue to cook for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve warm or cold, or add to a salad.