Marinated Beets with Pomegranate Molasses and Toasted Pepitas

Name: Marinated Beets with Pomegranate Molasses and Toasted Pepitas
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar; 8 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 8 servings Coarse sea salt; 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar; 907 grams medium red or golden beets (about; 8 servings Kosher salt; 4 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsps toasted pepitas; 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Marinated Beets with Pomegranate Molasses and Toasted Pepitas a try. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 135 calories, 3g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes. If you have pomegranate molasses, olive oil, pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Fill a large pot three-quarters full with cold water and add the beets.

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Beet

Water

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Sprinkle the water generously with kosher salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and then reduce the heat and simmer gently until the beets are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 30 to 35 minutes.

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Beet

Water

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Drain and let cool for about 10 minutes.

Peel the beets by "wiping" the skin off with a kitchen towel. Trim the tough parts of the tops and bottoms with a small knife and cut each beet into 6 to 8 wedges, like wedges of an orange.

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Beet

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Place the beets in a bowl.

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Beet

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Whisk together the cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, pomegranate molasses, brown sugar and sea salt and pepper to taste in another bowl until the sugar dissolves.

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Pomegranate Molasses

Balsamic Vinegar

Salt And Pepper

Apple Cider Vinegar

Brown Sugar

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Whisk

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Add the beets and toss thoroughly to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.

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Beet

When ready to serve, add the olive oil and stir to coat the beets. Taste for seasoning, adding more sea salt and pepper if needed. Top with the pepitas.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil