Best Balsamic Bleu Beets Recipes

ROASTED BALSAMIC BEETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Wash and peel the beets. Slice each beet in quarters lengthwise, and then slice each quarter into three chunks.
• Line a baking sheet with foil, and place the beets on top. Drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar, and then add salt and pepper. Gently stir to coat the beets.
• Cover with more foil and roll the edges of the two layers to create a pouch for the beets. Cook for 20 minutes.
• Remove the beets from the oven, and raise the temperature to 400 degrees. Take off the top layer of foil (watch out for steam!), and stir to mix the juices. Return to the oven and continue to cook for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve warm or cold, or add to a salad.

BEETS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• 2. Trim the beets, leaving on the skin, an inch of the stem, and the wispy "tail" on the bottom of each, then scrub and drain. Place the beets in a small casserole dish just big enough to hold them. Pour the water and canola oil over the beets then cover tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and bake until tender and easily pierced with a sharp paring knife, about 1 1/2 hours.
• 3. Remove the casserole from the oven and uncover the beets, keeping your face averted from the escaping steam. Allow the beets to cool completely in the casserole.
• 4. Meanwhile, combine the vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the salt, and pepper in a medium-size bowl and whisk to blend. Taste and add more olive oil, if desired.
• 5. Peel the cooled beets with the back of a paring knife and cut into 3/8-inch slices. Add to the dressing in the bowl and toss gently but thoroughly to coat. Serve immediately or marinate, in the refrigerator, for up to 24 hours.

ROASTED BEETS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F and line pan with aluminum foil
• Peel and cut cooked beets: After the beets have cooled for several minutes, but are still warm to the touch, peel off the outer skins and discard. Cut the beets into quarters or more bite-sized pieces.
• Pour glaze over beets: Place beets in a serving bowl. Pour balsamic glaze over the beets. Stir in grated orange zest, and add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with a little orange zest to serve. Links: Hate 'em or Love 'em Beets? from White on Rice Couple

BALSAMIC BEETS AND GREENS

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and mustard together in a bowl.
• Toss with the beets and marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
• In a large, skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Place the garlic in the pan and saute for 1 minute.
• Add the greens, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring well.
• Cover and cook until the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.
• Divide the hot greens among four salad plates and top with the beets and vinaigrette.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

BALSAMIC-GLAZED BEETS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan cover beets with salted water by 1 inch. Simmer beets, covered, 35 to 45 minutes, or until tender, and drain in a colander. Cool beets until they can be handled and slip off skins and stems. Cut beets lengthwise into wedges. Beets may be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring beets to room temperature before proceeding.
• In a large skillet stir together vinegar, syrup or honey, and oil and add beets. Cook beet mixture with salt and pepper to taste over moderate heat, stirring, until heated through and coated well. Sprinkle about half of thyme over beets and toss gently.
• Serve beets sprinkled with remaining thyme.

EASY BALSAMIC BEETS AND PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, add vinegar and brown sugar.
• Stir and dissolve sugar.
• Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat, while stirring.
• Drain beets and julienne.
• Drain pineapple.
• Peel and shred carrots.
• Combine beets, carrots and pineapple in a bowl.
• Add balsamic mixture and toss.
• Add the chopped walnuts, pepper and toss.
• Chill for 30 minutes.

EASY BALSAMIC ITALIAN BEETS

Steps:

• Drain beets and julienne.
• Peel and shred carrots.
• In a bowl combine beets and carrots.
• Add vinaigrette and pepper.
• Toss gently.
• Chill for 30 minutes.