BAKED BEET ROOT WITH YOGURT WALNUT DRESSING

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Baked Beet Root With Yogurt Walnut Dressing image

This dish will look superb on your table anytime of year, but is especially good as a cool summertime course. The beets are served at room temperature with a chilled yogurt dressing.

Provided by Yogini

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup walnuts
5 medium beets, thoroughly washed
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups plain yogurt
1 minced hot green chile peppers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 red chili pepper, minced

Steps:

  • Spread walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes. Chop coarsely.
  • Butter aluminum foil. Pierce beets with a fork, and wrap with foil. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until tender. Cool.
  • In a medium bowl, beat yogurt until smooth. Mix in green chile pepper, coriander, and walnuts. Season to taste with salt. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Peel beets, and quarter without cutting all the way through. Place in a serving dish, and spread open. Spoon dressing over beets, and garnish with cilantro, and minced red chile peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 23.6 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 160.6 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

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