Baby Beets With Greek Skordalia Purée Recipe

Name: Baby Beets With Greek Skordalia Purée
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lb fresh baby beets, stems and leaves trimmed; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; None None Greek Skordalia Puree; 2 None medium potatoes; 4 slices stale white bread, crusts removed, soaked in cold water for 2 mins, drained, excess water squeezed out; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; None None cumin seeds, crushed, to serve (optional); None None cracked black pepper, to serve (optional)

Servings: persons

4 lb fresh baby beets, stems and leaves trimmed
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
None None Greek Skordalia Puree
2 None medium potatoes
4 slices stale white bread, crusts removed, soaked in cold water for 2 mins, drained, excess water squeezed out
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
None None cumin seeds, crushed, to serve (optional)
None None cracked black pepper, to serve (optional)

1
Boil, steam or microwave beets until just tender then drain. Let cool for 10 mins then peel while still warm. Cut beets in 1/2 and arrange on a serving platter.
2
Whisk together garlic, olive oil and red wine vinegar then pour over beets. Season.
3
Meanwhile, to make the skordalia puree, boil, steam or microwave potatoes until just tender. Drain then transfer to a food processor along with bread and garlic and process until smooth. With the motor running, add oil and lemon juice in a thin stream. Process until sauce thickens.
4
Serve beets with skordalia. Top with crushed cumin seeds and cracked black pepper, if desired.

315

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lb fresh baby beets, stems and leaves trimmed, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Baby Beets With Greek Skordalia Purée falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baby Beets With Greek Skordalia Purée

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