Beets With Garlic Walnut Sauce Recipe
- 8 med beets trimmed, and greens reserved
- 7 Tbsp. water - (to 8)
- 1 lrg russet potato peeled, and cut into 1 1/2" pcs
- 1/2 c. walnuts toasted, cooled
- 1/2 c. fresh breadcrumbs (made from crustless French bread)
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 5 x garlic cloves
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil plus
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. liquid removed capers
- Cook beets in large pot of boiling salted water till tender when pierced with skewer, about 30 min.
- Drain.
- Cold slightly.
- Peel and cut beets into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices; set aside.
- Combine beet greens and 3 Tbsp.
- water in large skillet.
- Cover and cook over medium-high heat till greens are wilted, about 1 minute; set aside.
- Cook potato in small saucepan of boiling salted water till tender, about 15 min.
- Drain.
- Return to saucepan and mash.
- Blend walnuts, breadcrumbs, 2 Tbsp.
- lemon juice, garlic, and 2 Tbsp.
- water in processor till smooth.
- Transfer to bowl.
- Fold in 1/2 c. mashed potato, 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil, and 1 Tbsp.
- lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- If thick, thin sauce with 2 to 3 Tbsp.
- water.
- Spoon sauce onto center of platter; drizzle with 2 Tbsp.
- oil.
- Surround with beet greens and beet slices; drizzle with vinegar.
- Sprinkle with capers.
- This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.
beets, water, potato, walnuts, fresh breadcrumbs, lemon juice, garlic, extravirgin extra virgin olive oil plus, extravirgin extra virgin olive oil salt, red wine vinegar, liquid removed capers
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/beets-with-garlic-walnut-sauce-83227 (may not work)