There are so many ways to prepare and eat beets (including raw!!). Click Here for a link with some useful tips - however do not recommend microwaving beets (or any other veggies!):
Carrot and Beet Salad with
Ginger Vinaigrette
Gourmet, April 1994- 1/4 cup minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar (available at Asian markets and some supermarkets)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
- Tabasco to taste
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 cups finely shredded carrots
- 4 cups finely shredded peeled raw beets (about 3/4 pound)
- spinach leaves, washed thoroughly, for garnish if desired
In a blender purée shallot, ginger, and
garlic with rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and Tabasco.
With motor running add olive oil in a
stream and blend until smooth.
In separate bowls toss carrots with half
of the dressing and beets with remaining half.
Divide carrot salad and beet salad among 6
plates and garnish with spinach leaves.
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