Big Apple Borscht Recipe

Name: Big Apple Borscht
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade; 3 pounds fresh beets, peeled and quartered; 2 English cucumbers, peeled and diced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups orange juice; 1 fresh lime, juiced; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickle

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade
3 pounds fresh beets, peeled and quartered
2 English cucumbers, peeled and diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups orange juice
1 fresh lime, juiced
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped dill pickle

1
Heat grapeseed oil over medium heat in a large pot and add onion and garlic, sauteing them until they are translucent.
2
Add beets and cucumber, and cover with 6 cups water.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 45 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and bring to room temperature.
6
Add orange juice and blend with an immersion blender, or in batches in a conventional blender.
7
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8
Stir in lime juice and chill.
9
Spoon into serving bowls, garnish with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with dill pickle.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 6 garlic cloves, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, 3 pounds fresh beets, peeled and quartered, and more.

Yes, Big Apple Borscht 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.

Big Apple Borscht

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