BAKED BEET ROOT WITH YOGURT WALNUT DRESSING

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

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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