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When we were newly married, Jason and I visited the Williams-Sonoma store. I landed my eyes on a cookbook that would open my taste buds to new possibilities. It really changed the way I looked at food and motivated me to try new recipes as I learned how to cook. This cookbook (Complete Outdoor Living Cookbook) is a seasonal cookbook where the recipes are organized by what is growing and available year around.
Though this was nearly 20 years ago, I have a few beloved recipes that I still make, particularly in the summer months when fresh food is abundant. I have changed them a little over the years based on our preferences, so I wanted to share them in hopes that you would enjoy them just the same as our family and friends over the years. Here’s our roasted beets recipe.
Roasted Beets with Feta and Orange Vinaigrette
Ingredients
Beets
- 2 lbs beets washed and trimmed, leaving 1" of the stems attached
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans
- 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
- 1 Tbsp. chives fresh, chopped chives
Vinaigrette
- 2 Tbsp. orange juice or 5 drops orange essential oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar or more, depending on your tastes
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare Beets
- Place beets in a roasting pan with a little water at the bottom. Cover and roast at 425 degrees F until fork tender, about 35 to 40 minutes.
- Remove beets from oven, let cook for a few minutes, and place beets in cold water. Once beets are cooled, you can easily remove the stems and skins.
- Cut beets into bite-sized pieces. Chill.
Prepare Vinaigrette
- Combine vinegar, orange juice or essential oil, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk together or use an immersion blender to combine.
Serve Roasted Beets
- Toss beets and vinaigrette together. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (This can be done the day before if you'd like.)
- When you're ready to serve, add feta, pecans, and chives. Toss and serve chilled or at room temperature.
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