Roasted Beet Salad With Pepita Crunch Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Wrap the beets individually in aluminum foil and place them on a sheet pan. Roast them for 50 minutes to 1 hour, depending on their size, until a small sharp knife inserted in the middle indicates that they are tender. Unwrap each beet and set aside for 10 minutes, until cool enough to handle. Peel the beets with a small, sharp knife over a piece of parchment paper to prevent staining your cutting board.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and set aside. While the beets are still warm, cut each one in half and then each half into 4 to 6 wedges and place them in a large mixing bowl. As you're cutting the beets, toss them with half of the vinaigrette (warm beets absorb more vinaigrette), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Taste for seasonings.
• Place the arugula in a separate bowl and toss it with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Put the arugula on a serving platter and then arrange the beets, almonds, and goat cheese on top. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette, if desired, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Trim 6 medium beets; reserve the greens. Rub the beets with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Wrap individually in foil and roast at 350 degrees F until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours; let cool. Peel and cut into wedges. Cook the beet greens in boiling water, 3 minutes; drain, squeeze out the excess water and chop. Toss the beets and greens with 1/2 cup sliced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped chives, 5 tablespoons olive oil and 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Place the beets, shallots and cumin seeds on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 24x12 in.). Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold foil around beet mixture and seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 45-55 minutes or until tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape., In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, parsley, orange zest, honey, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil., Transfer beet mixture to a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds, goat cheese and parsley.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Place beets on foil-covered baking sheet. Bake 1 hour or until tender; cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, cook pepitas in skillet on medium heat 3 min. or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add sugar; cook on high heat 4 min. or until sugar melts and coats pepitas, stirring constantly with wooden spoon. Immediately spread onto baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray; separate lightly with fork. Cool completely.
• Blend dressing and half the pepitas in blender until smooth. Peel beets, then cut into 1/2-inch-wide wedges; place in large bowl. Add dressing mixture, remaining pepitas and all remaining ingredients; mix lightly.