Best Grapefruit And White Beets With Yogurt And Tarragon Recipes

GOLDEN BEET AND PEACH SOUP WITH TARRAGON

Golden Beet and Peach Soup with Tarragon image

One summer we had a bumper crop of peaches from our two trees, so I had fun experimenting with different recipes. After seeing a beet soup recipe in a cookbook, I changed it a bit to include our homegrown golden beets and sweet peaches. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh golden beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups white grape-peach juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
2 medium fresh peaches, peeled and diced
Fresh tarragon sprigs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Place beets in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Roast until tender, 40-45 minutes. Cool slightly., Transfer beets to a blender or food processor. Add juice and vinegar; process until smooth. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt and chopped tarragon; refrigerate., To serve, divide beet mixture among individual bowls; place a spoonful of yogurt mixture in each bowl. Top with diced peaches and tarragon sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEDITERRANEAN BEET AND YOGURT SALAD

Mediterranean Beet and Yogurt Salad image

Different versions of this salad are popular from Turkey to North Africa. Red beets are used throughout the Mediterranean, but you could make this pungent salad with any type. If you mix the yogurt into the beets, your salad will be pink. I prefer to spoon it over the top.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 3h10m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 medium size beets, roasted
1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, white wine vinegar, or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 to 2 garlic cloves (to taste)
1/2 cup thick Greek style yogurt or drained yogurt
2 tablespoons minced dill

Steps:

Roast the beets, peel and cut in wedges or slice into half-moons. Stir together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss with the warm beets and allow to marinate for 2 to 3 hours at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle, add 1/8 teaspoon salt, and mash to a paste. Stir into the yogurt. Stir in half the dill. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drain the beets and stir some of the marinade into the yogurt (to taste). Toss with the beets, or arrange the beets on a platter and drizzle the yogurt over the top. Sprinkle on the remaining dill, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 138, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 313 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

BEET SOUP WITH TARRAGON, CHIVES AND YOGURT

Beet Soup With Tarragon, Chives and Yogurt image

Freshly cooked beets, though they take a while to prepare (see Tip), are so delicious that they're worth the effort. Cook them the day before you need them and keep them in the fridge for up to a week, to use in salads or for a soup. For this borscht-inspired soup, a splash of vinegar tempers the beets' natural sweetness, which is perfectly complemented by a splash of tart herby yogurt. The good news is this soup may be served warm or chilled; each way is refreshing.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories dinner, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds cooked, peeled red beets, chopped (See Tip)
Salt and pepper
Pinch of ground cayenne
1/4 cup red-wine or apple cider vinegar, plus more to taste
8 cups water or broth
1 cup whole-milk yogurt
3 tablespoons chopped tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives

Steps:

Put olive oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot or deep, wide skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook slowly, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes.
Add beets and season generously with salt and pepper. Add a pinch of cayenne and pour in vinegar. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add water and raise heat to a brisk simmer. Taste broth and adjust. Cook for another 10 minutes, until beets are completely soft.
Purée in a blender, in batches if necessary, and strain through a fine-mesh sieve. (Consistency should be like heavy cream, no thicker - thin with water or broth as necessary). Return puréed soup to pot and reheat. In a small bowl, combine yogurt with tarragon and chives. Add a good pinch of salt and beat with a fork to loosen yogurt.
Taste soup, and adjust for salt and vinegar. Ladle into individual bowls. Swirl a large (2 to 3 tablespoons) spoonful of herbed yogurt across the surface of the soup.