Unforgettable Beet Puree Recipe: A Burst of Vibrant Flavors

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
3 cups

Ingredients

  • 2poundsfresh beets (without greens), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges

  • 2clovesgarlic, thinly sliced

  • 1(1 inch) piecefresh ginger root, peeled and thinly sliced

  • 1 ½teaspoonsground coriander

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • ¾teaspoonfinely grated orange zest

  • 3tablespoonsorange juice

  • 1tablespoonapple cider vinegar

  • 2tablespoonsbutter, cut into bits

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a rimmed baking sheet.

  2. Scatter beets on the baking sheet along with garlic and ginger. Sprinkle with coriander and salt, and drizzle with oil. Cover with another sheet of aluminum foil and seal edges to form a packet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until beets are tender enough to be pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let beets steam in foil packet for 10 minutes.

  4. Unwrap packet and transfer beets, garlic, ginger, and any juices into a food processor. Purée with orange zest, orange juice, and vinegar until almost smooth with only small lumps. Add butter and purée until incorporated.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe24
Calories32
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
2g
2%
Saturated Fat
1g
4%
Cholesterol
3mg
1%
Sodium
133mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
1g
1%
Vitamin C
3mg
3%
Calcium
8mg
1%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
130mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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