Best Ruby Sauced Beets Recipes

RUBY RED BEET & APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30-60 minutes or until tender. Remove from the water; cool., Peel beets and cut into 1/2-in. cubes. In a large bowl, combine the apples, kale, cabbage, carrots, onion and beets., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours or until chilled, stirring occasionally.

SAUTéED BEETS WITH BUTTER

Steps:

• Peel and grate beets.
• Put butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the beets, and stir occasionally until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

BALSAMIC BAKED BEETS WITH RED ONIONS & HAZELNUTS

Steps:

• Wrap the beets in a large piece of aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 425 degrees F for 45-50 minutes, until just tender.
• When cool enough to handle, peel and slice thinly.
• In a small jar, shake together the vinegar, olive oil, and honey.
• Pouring over the beets and onions.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• The beets can be eaten warm or marinate in the refrigerator several hours or overnight.
• Just before serving, stir in nuts and parsley.

RUBY SAUCED BEETS

Steps:

• 1. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large saucepan; stir well.
• 2. Stir in the cranberry juice cocktail; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
• 3. Gently stir in the beets and the orange rind. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer; uncovered, 10 minutes. Remove to a serving bowl. Garnish, if desired, with orange slices.

ROASTED RUBY BEETS

Steps:

• Arrange oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
• In large bowl, gently toss beets with 3 tablespoons oil and 2 teaspoons salt. Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil and place on large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Cool to warm in foil, about 20 minutes.
• When beets are cool enough to handle, unwrap and peel, discarding stems and root ends. Cut beets into quarters and transfer to large bowl. Add orange juice, thyme, pepper, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Gently toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED BEETS WITH HORSERADISH CREAM

Steps:

• Cut the greens from the beets, leaving about 1 inch of the stems attached, and reserve the greens. Scrub the beets, wrap them tightly in 2 foil packages, and roast them on a baking sheet in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until they are tender. Unwrap the beets carefully, discarding any liquid that may have accumulated in the foil, and let them cool until they can be handled. Peel and halve the beets and cut them into 1/4-inch slices.
• In a small bowl stir together the crème fraîche, the horseradish to taste, the zest, and salt and pepper to taste. Wash well and drain the reserved greens, in a large skillet cook them with salt and pepper to taste in 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderately high heat, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are wilted, and transfer them to a platter. In the skillet cook the beets with salt and pepper to taste in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over moderately high heat, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are hot, and spoon them over the greens. Top the beets with the horseradish cream and sprinkle the cream with the chives and salt and pepper to taste.