Beets Leeks Onions Recipes

ROASTED BEETS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F.
• Blanch onions in a large pot of boiling water 1 minute, then drain. Trim and peel.
• Tightly wrap onions and beets in double layers of foil to make 5 packages (2 of onions and 3 of beets) and roast until tender, 30 to 40 minutes for onions and about 1 hour for beets.
• When beets and onions are cool enough to handle, discard foil. Slip off skins and stems from beets and cut into wedges.

BEETS, LEEKS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Heat a heavy-based oven roasting pan on top of the stove and toss the vegetables and garlic.
• Sprinkle with the oil.
• Stir until they start to brown.
• Add the herbs, sprinkle over the vinegar and season well.
• Put the pan in the oven and roast for about 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375 degrees F and continue cooking for another 30 minutes or so, stirring 2 or 3 times until the beets are tender.
• If the vegetables start to burn, add a little more oil and vinegar to the pan.

BEETS AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS WITH FETA

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, mustard, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, then add 3 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined well.
• Cook onions with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Add onions to dressing, then add beets and cheese, stirring gently to combine. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.

CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND BEETS

Steps:

• Place beets in a Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 35-40 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid; cool slightly. Peel and quarter beets; set aside., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender; add sugar and vinegar. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until onions are golden brown, stirring frequently., Add the beets, salt, pepper and reserved cooking liquid to skillet; cover and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.