ROASTED BEETS WITH YOGURT, PISTACHIOS AND CORIANDER

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This sophisticated side is easy enough for a weeknight, but fancy enough for entertaining thanks to a few unexpected additions: Seasoned Greek yogurt forms the basis of an effortless sauce, while toasted coriander seeds and chopped pistachios add texture. Roasting sweet, earthy beets concentrates their flavor, and a splash of balsamic balances out their sweetness. This dish can be prepared in advance and served hot, cold or at room temperature, but its assembly should be done just before serving so the toasted coriander seeds and roasted pistachios retain their crunch.

Provided by Aaron Hutcherson

Categories     easy, quick, weeknight, vegetables, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 small beets (about 2 pounds total)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
2/3 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup roughly chopped roasted pistachios

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Peel the beets, halve them, then cut each half into 4 wedges. Toss the beets with 2 tablespoons oil and the ground coriander on a rimmed baking sheet. Season generously with salt and pepper and spread out in an even layer. Roast, tossing once halfway through, until almost fully tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toast the coriander seeds in a small skillet over medium, shaking the skillet, until golden and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • Season the yogurt with salt and pepper and spread it on a platter. Add the remaining olive oil and the balsamic to the roasted beets and toss to coat; season. Arrange the beets and their juices over the yogurt. Sprinkle with the chopped pistachios and toasted coriander seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 236, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 453 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

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