Beet Stalks With Prosciutto ... Recipe
- 2 bn beet greens beets reserved for another use
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil divided
- 2 ounce prosciutto di San Daniele thinly sliced, then julienned
- 2 x oranges zested plus Juice of 1 orange
- 1 pch cinnamon
- 1/2 x red onion sliced paper thin Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- Clean the beet greens, removing the leaves and setting them aside for another use.
- Trim the stalks on the cut end to 6 inches long.
- Bring 1 qt of water to a boil and set up an ice bath nearby.
- Cook the stalks for 2 to 3 min in the boiling water till tender, then shock in ice water.
- Once cooled, remove the stalks and pat dry.
- Cut the stalks into 1/4-inch julienne and set aside.
- In a 12- to 14-inch saute/fry pan, heat the 2 Tbsp.
- of the extra virgin olive oil over high heat till almost smoking.
- Add in the beet stalks, prosciutto, orange zest, cinnamon, remaining extra virgin olive oil and red onion and toss to coat, about 30 seconds.
- Splash with the orange juice and toss again.
- Season with salt and pepper and divide among 4 plates.
- Serve immediately, with fish or possibly grilled meats.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- Description: "(Coste Di Bietola Con Prosciutto)"
beets reserved, extravirgin extra virgin olive oil, oranges, cinnamon, red onion
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/beet-stalks-with-prosciutto-83155 (may not work)