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August 2, 2016

Beets in Basic Vinaigrette

BEETS IN BASIC VINAIGRETTE

  • Adapted from chopchopmag.org

Teach your kids about preserving foods and experience a new taste all in one recipe!
This is a winter family recipe for beets.
  • Prep Time15 min
  • Cook Time40 min
  • Total Time55 min
  • Yield5
  • Course
    • Snack
    • Vegetable Side Dish
  • Diet
    • Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 scrubbed, unpeeled beets (about 1 pound), more or less the same size, if possible, with 1 inch of stalk still on)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Method

1

Put the beets in the pot and set it on the stove.

2

Add 3 inches of water.

3

Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.

4

Lower the heat to medium, cover the pot, and steam until the beets are tender throughout and can be pierced with a fork, 30-40 minutes, depending on the size of the beets.

5

Set the beets aside to cool in the pot, then remove the skins by rubbing and peeling the beets with your fingers.

6

Slice or dice the beets and put them in the bowl.

7

Drizzle the beets with the oil and vinegar and sprinkle with salt.

8

Taste a piece and add more vinegar or a pinch of salt if the flavor needs a boost.

9

Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate overnight.

To change up the taste add one or more of the following: the segments and/or grated zest of 1 orange, ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, tablespoon plain yogurt, tablespoon chopped fresh dill or basil, or 1 tablespoon chopped toasted walnuts.

  • Nutrition Facts

  • 5 servings per container
  • Amount per serving
  • Calories0
  • % Daily Value*
  • * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Filed Under: Family Recipe, Winter

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