Like many of my recipes, this one was inspired by the offerings in my weekly local produce box. As you can probably imagine, it has looked very very similar for the past few wintry weeks -- cabbage, apples, beets, turnips etc. I've been getting my beets with the leafy greens and have wanted to use them.
For the record, beets and goat cheese are one of my absolute favourite taste combinations, with some pecans in there for crunch, of course. I blanched the beet greens to remove some bitterness, though I don't know that you have to. This recipe is for one, so double, triple etc. if you're not a party of one. And remember, don't try and make this last minute when you're really hungry because the beet has to roast for an hour in the oven.
Beet&beet salad:
1 large beet, peeled
1 bunch beet greens, steamed
1 handful pea shoots
1 1 inch thick slice of goat cheese
10 pecans, finely chopped
1/2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
Directions:
Put peeled beet in tin foil. Place in pre-heated oven and cook for one hour at 350F.
Remove beet from foil and let cool.
Boil water in pot with steamer for beet greens. Chop beet greens into bite sized pieces.
Slice goat cheese. Place ten pecans on cutting board, and chop finely. Roll each side of cheese in pecans until a crust forms and none are left on cutting board.
Put beet greens in steamer and let cook about four or five minutes. Remove and drain.
Chop beet into large chunks. Place greens in bowl and then top with pea shoots. Scatter beets. Finish with sliced goat cheese. Pour vinegar and oil on top. Salt and pepper to taste.
Thanks Sunny! I'm salivating, just reading the recipe!
ReplyDeleteI love beets and goat cheese too -- usually order it when I'm out. Would you recommend a brand of goat cheese that slices nicely; I usually buy one that crumbles. Judy
Mmm I wholeheartedly concur -- this is a fabulous taste combination. I have never tried it with the beet greens, though -- great idea! Have you ever toasted the nuts and let them cool, and used orange in place of vinegar? ~Darcie
ReplyDeleteHi commenters!
ReplyDeleteI can get back to you on the brand in my fridge currently, but I usually find the logs slice well when cold enough, so I would recommend keeping it in fridge to as close as you actually need to use it, otherwise it will all crumble apart. Also, Darce, I am totally going to use oj instead of vinegar next time, beets and oranges would be a great combo!