Sole With Beet Sauce Recipe

Name: Sole With Beet Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 -6 medium beets, greens intact; 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; salt and pepper; 4 large sole fillets; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons orange zest; 1 cup chablis or 1 cup other dry white wine

Servings: persons

1
Wash the beets well, then cut off the beet greens about 2 inches from the base.
2
Place the beets and garlic cloves in a pot; cover with cold water and bring to a boil until tender.
3
Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes.
4
Dip the beet greens one by one in the boiling water until limp; about 15 seconds.
5
Trim off any thick stems and lay the wilted greens out flat on a towel.
6
When the beets can be easily pierced with a fork, peel under running water and cut into quarters.
7
Then place the beets, garlic cloves, 1/2 c of the cooking liquid and the lemon juice in a blender and process until smooth.
8
Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and place over low heat; season to taste with rice wine vinegar, salt and pepper.
9
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
10
Lightly spread the tops of each sole filet with butter, then season with salt, pepper and citrus zest.
11
Wrap the filets individually in beet greens and then transfer to an oiled baking dish and moisten with white wine.
12
Cover loosely with foil and bake 10 minutes.
13
Serve over pool of beet sauce, garnish with lemon zest.

170

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 -6 medium beets, greens intact, 3 garlic cloves, peeled, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Sole With Beet Sauce 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.

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Sole With Beet Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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