Best Roasted Beet And Feta Gratin With Fresh Mint Recipes

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ROASTED BEETS WITH FETA



Roasted Beets With Feta image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Peel 4 medium beets and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste on a baking sheet. Roast at 450 degrees F, stirring once or twice, until tender, 35 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; toss with 4 chopped scallions and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Top with crumbled feta.

ROASTED BEETS WITH CUMIN AND MINT



Roasted Beets with Cumin and Mint image

Categories     Citrus     Herb     Vegetable     Roast     Vegetarian     Mint     Beet     Vegan     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and lightly crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium beets (1 1/4 pound total without greens), trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached
1/3 cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Stir together lemon juice, cumin seeds, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in oil and let stand while roasting beets.
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Tightly wrap beets in a double layer of foil and roast on a baking sheet until tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Cool to warm in foil package, about 20 minutes.
  • When beets are cool enough to handle, peel them, discarding stems and root ends, then cut into 1/2-inch-wide wedges.
  • Toss warm beets with dressing. Stir in mint just before serving.

ROASTED BEETS WITH FETA



Roasted Beets with Feta image

This colorful and elegant side dish is so easy to make. I love making this with beets and shallots straight from our local farmers' market. Green onions or chives may be substituted for the shallot if you prefer.

Provided by Shandeen Gemanis

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 beets, trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached
¼ cup minced shallot
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil, and place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake beets in preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Once done, remove from oven, and allow to cool until you can handle them. Peel beets, and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
  • While the beets are roasting, whisk together shallot, parsley, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and red wine vinegar in a bowl until blended; season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • To assemble the dish, place the warm, sliced beets onto a serving dish, pour vinaigrette over the beets, and sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 243 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

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