Twice-Cooked Beets in Chianti Glaze
- 8 2 1/2-inch-diameter beets, trimmed, scrubbed
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), trimmed, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
- 2 cups Chianti or other dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Toss beets with 2 tablespoons oil in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
- Roast beets uncovered until tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour.
- Cool beets slightly, then slip off peel.
- Cut beets into quarters.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add leeks and saute until translucent and tender, about 12 minutes.
- Add beets to skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Saute 5 minutes.
- Add Chianti and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer until wine almost evaporates and glaze coats beets, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Add butter and stir until melted.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to bowl and serve.
beets, extravirgin olive oil, leeks, chianti, butter
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/twice-cooked-beets-in-chianti-glaze-108636 (may not work)