BRAISED BEETS

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Each recipe below is based on a given root, but feel free to mess around. Bake beets instead of celeriac; make creamy potato soup, braise carrots, braise parsnips and so on.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Beets
Butter
White wine
Tarragon
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • Peel about a pound of beets and chop them into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a large saucepan, combine a couple of tablespoons of butter with the vegetables and stock to cover (.5 cup or more).
  • Add a splash of white wine and some freshly chopped tarragon; bring to a boil.
  • Cover and adjust the heat so the mixture simmers.
  • Cook until the vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

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