Beets with Shallot Vinaigrette

Name: Beets with Shallot Vinaigrette
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 680 grams halved peeled beets; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsps red wine vinegar; 0 teaspoons salt; 2 Tbsps sliced shallots

Beets with Shallot Vinaigrette might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 109 calories, 3g of protein, and 4g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 diet. Head to the store and pick up beets, shallots, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Wrap beets in parchment paper. Microwave at HIGH until tender (about 7 minutes).

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Beet

Wrap

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Baking Paper

Microwave

Let stand 5 minutes.

Cut into 1-inch pieces.

Combine shallots and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk.

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Shallot

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Whisk

Bowl

Add beets; toss gently to coat.

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Beet

Variation 1

Blood Orange Salad: Prepare base recipe through step Section 1 blood orange over a bowl; squeeze to juice.

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Blood Orange

Juice

Base

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Bowl

Place sections in a bowl.

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Bowl

Add 2 tablespoons toasted walnut oil, 2 tablespoons minced shallots, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to juice; stir.

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Dijon Mustard

Walnut Oil

Shallot

Pepper

Juice

Salt

Add beets, 2 cups greens, and orange sections; toss. Top with 1/3 cup chopped unsalted, dry-roasted pistachios and 2 tablespoons goat cheese.

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Orange Slices

Goat Cheese

Pistachio Nuts

Greens

Beet

Serves 4 (serving size: about 3/4 cup)

Calories 229; Fat 3g (sat 7g); Sodium 247mg

Variation 2

Couscous, Mint, and Almond: Prepare base recipe through step 1 with 1 pound beets. Bring 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water to a boil.

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Couscous

Almonds

Beet

Water

Base

Mint

Add 1/3 cup couscous; cover.

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Couscous

Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.

Combine 2 tablespoons minced shallots, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

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Lemon Juice

Olive Oil

Shallot

Pepper

Salt

Add beets and couscous. Top with 1/4 cup sliced almonds and 3 tablespoons mint.

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Sliced Almonds

Couscous

Beet

Mint

Serves 4 (serving size: about 2/3 cup) Calories 201; Fat 9g (sat 2g); Sodium 254mg

Variation 3

Toasted Spices: Prepare base recipe through step

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Spices

Base

Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Sauce Pan

Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons minced shallots, 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, and 1 diced carrot; cook 2 minutes.

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Brown Mustard Seeds