Beets And Kale With Creamy Tofu Dressing Food

BEET AND KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
• Stir in the water, vinegar, sugar, horseradish, and salt.
• Add the mayonnaise and stir until the sugar has dissolved, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Divide the kale or salad greens among 4 plates. Top with the apple slices and beets.
• Use a potato peeler to shave curls of Parmesan cheese over each salad or dollop each with some goat cheese.
• Drizzle each salad with 2 tablespoons of the dressing.

BEETS AND KALE WITH CREAMY TOFU DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Wrap beets tightly in parchment-lined foil and roast until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool, then remove skins and slice into rounds. Set aside.
• In a food processor, puree tofu, lemon juice, anchovies, and garlic until smooth. With motor running, slowly add oil until combined. Season with salt.
• Arrange beets on a platter and top with kale. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 2 tablspoons dressing and top with Parmesan.

KALE WITH ROASTED BEETS AND BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Wash and trim the beets, removing both ends. Place them on a 12-inch square sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Drizzle with the olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Seal up the foil packet and roast until the beets are fork-tender, about 1 hour.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until medium-crisp (or however you prefer your bacon). Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Increase the heat to high and add the kale, stirring to coat in the rendered bacon grease. Cover and cook for a few minutes, and then add the chicken stock and 2 tablespoons of the vinegar. Stir to combine, cover and allow to wilt for 6 to 8 minutes.
• Peel and cut the beets into chunks and add them to the kale. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar. Add the bacon, stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

CREAMY TOFU DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the tofu, vinegar, garlic, shallot, mustard, herbs into food processor with metal blade and blend till pureed.
• Combine the water to prcessor while machine is still running, follow with the oil salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately on your favorite salad or grilled meat.