Beet And Red Onion Compote Recipes

QUICK PICKLED BEETS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
• Add beets, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain well.
• When cool enough to handle, slip off the skin.
• Place beets in a nonreactive bowl and set aside.
• Gather the ingredients.
• In a small saucepan, combine onions, sugar, vinegar, salt, and water. Bring this mixture to a boil over high heat.
• Simmer 5 minutes and make sure that the sugar and salt are fully dissolved into the water.
• Pour the hot marinade over beets and then allow the beets to cool to room temperature.
• Cover the beets well and refrigerate for several hours, or ideally overnight, before serving.
• If you prefer, divide the beet and onion mixture into individual jars for easy storage.
• Keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.
• Enjoy.

ONION BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Place beets in a large resealable plastic bag; add 2 tablespoons oil. Seal bag and shake to coat. Place an 18x12-in. piece of heavy-duty foil in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Arrange beets on foil; fold foil over beets and seal tightly. Bake at 400° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until tender. , Cool to room temperature. Cut beets into cubes; place in a large bowl. Add onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegars, sugar, salt, basil, pepper and remaining oil. , Pour over beet mixture; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon.

TOMATO AND RED ONION COMPOTE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining ingredients and sauté just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

ONION COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat combine onions and honey.
• Cook slowly until caramelized, about 45 minutes.
• Add vinegar and stir.
• Add water and reduce to low heat.
• Cook uncovered until liquid has been absorbed.
• Onions are done when they are tender, have melted together,and are moist but not wet.
• (More liquid and cooking time may be needed.) Whisk in butter.
• Season.
• Let cool and store in a mason jar.
• When ready to use, reheat the compote over low heat and adjust seasoning.
• Onion compote will keep refrigerated for at least a month.
• Enjoy!

BEET AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Trim stems from beets leaving 1/4 inch stem attached.
• Place beets in pan with enough water to cover.
• Boil , cover, reduce heat and simmer until tender about 25 minutes.(I have used whole canned beets and sliced them, works well.).
• Drain and cool. peel and slice in 1/4 inch slices.
• Arrange beets on a platter.
• Top with onions and sprinkle with garlic.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Mix vinegar and oil and pour over beets.
• Refrigerate until well chilled.

BEET, RED ONION AND HORSERADISH RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap beets in double thickness of foil. Roast beets on oven rack until tender, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Unwrap beets and cool.
• Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in medium bowl until blended. Mix in onion and horseradish.
• Peel beets; cut into 1/3-inch dice. Add to onion mixture. Cover; chill 1 to 4 days.