Balsamic Beets And Greens Recipe

Vibrant Balsamic Beet and Greens Salad! This recipe, adapted from Julee Rosso's Great Good Food cookbook, is a powerhouse of flavor and nutrients. Sweet roasted beets, earthy greens, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette combine for a healthy and delicious meal. Packed with potassium, vitamins C and A, this salad is as good for you as it is to eat! Prepare to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 106.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.8 (8 Reviews)
Balsamic Beets And Greens 89

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Balsamic Beets And Greens

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 pound fresh beets
  • 0 vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0 beet leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 5 ounces fresh greens

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How to Make Balsamic Beets And Greens

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and chop 1 lb beets, leaving about 1 inch of stem and root attached. Wrap in foil and roast for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. While beets roast, whisk together 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, and ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Once beets are cool enough to handle, peel and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Toss with the balsamic vinaigrette and marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor).
  4. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add 5 oz of your favorite greens (such as spinach, kale, or chard), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until greens are slightly wilted.
  7. Cover and cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until greens are wilted to your liking.
  8. Divide the warm greens among four salad plates. Top with the marinated beets and drizzle with any remaining vinaigrette.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

3g

Carbs

4g

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