beet it.

I apologize for the title of this post. I just had to do it.

I’ve never actually bought a beet before. Mostly out of fear of permanently rosy fingertips, or apprehension due to stories of splattered beet juice, stained counters, and pink streaks across foreheads.

I don’t know why I was so afraid of this little guy. No discoloration was caused in the making of this dinner.

warm summer squash and beet salad

1 red beet, cut into 1″ pieces
1 yellow squash, cut in 1″ pieces
1/2 c fennel greens
3 c steamed kale
1 oz goat cheese
1/2 c chickpeas
chopped Brazil nuts for garnish

Preheat oven to 400. Roast beets for 20 minutes. Add squash; roast 20 more minutes. Toss with fennel greens, goat cheese, and chickpeas. Layer on top of kale; garnish with Brazil nuts.

Here’s a fact: I never peel my vegetables. Sometimes the skin is the best part. This may have been my first at-home beet experience, but my peeler went nowhere near the skin.

I’ve been hard at work on several projects tonight, and this plate was a delightful interlude.

Have you ever cooked a food that intimidated you?

Whit

July 15th, 2009 at 21:51 · Reply

I have never cooked a beet either! hmmm. Not sure I am a fan. I have tried the pickled variety, just meh to me. Perhaps I should try this recipe?

Rose

July 15th, 2009 at 22:23 · Reply

Another creative dish! I love it :)

The first time I bought tempeh I was totally scared!

fearlessfabulousfulloflife

July 15th, 2009 at 22:59 · Reply

hey girl!
im so glad that you found the info on the zohar interesting :) !!

i LOVE beets! they are soo good :) xoxo

Lynn (The Actors Diet)

July 15th, 2009 at 23:17 · Reply

beets are pretty intimidating – they stain, they take a long time, and what to do with all those darn greens on top of them?! but once you make ‘em….all worth it!