Root to Leaf Beet Shakshuka
This recipe is a riff on Green Shakshuka (link coming), which itself is a riff on traditional Shakshuka (link coming). It makes great use of the beet root, the beet greens and the beet stems. The dish is a flavor bomb, amped up with fragrant cumin and coriander, salty-tart feta cheese, creamy avocado and fresh herbs or an herb pesto. This shakshuka makes a special brunch dish or a great eggs-for-dinner supper.
Beet Stem Risotto with Roasted Beets and Braised Beet Greens
Sometimes you get really lucky and get a bunch of beets with gorgeous roots, greens, AND stems. Beet stems are tender and flavorful, but often not substantial enough to receive special treatment. I usually just include them when I cook up the greens. But sometimes they are substantial and deserve their own treatment.
Beets and Greens Savory Galette
This savory pie for dinner utilizes the roots, stems and greens of the beet plant, root to leaf. The flavors of roasted beets and sautéed greens are complemented by béchamel spiked with fresh goat cheese.
Root to Leaf Beet Pizza – Three Ways!
I love making pizzas using farmers’ market produce that doesn’t often make it onto a pie. Beets, their roots, leaves, and stems are all options on pizza!
Beet, Fennel and Mint Salad
Roasted beets, shaved raw fennel and julienned fresh mint work so well with each other. Tie them all together with an orange vinaigrette and you have a wonderful salad.
Root to Leaf Beet Paella
Beets work wonderfully with the flavor profile of Spanish chorizo, smoked paprika and saffron. This is a true root to leaf recipe, utilizing the roots, stems and leaves of the beet.