Smashed Beets And Carrots Recipes

BEET MASH

Steps:

• Combine 2 1/2 pounds whole unpeeled beets and 1 large unpeeled russet potato in a pot; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until soft, about 45 minutes; drain. Peel the beets and potato and puree with 3 tablespoons butter; season with salt. Top with horseradish sauce.
• Use a food processor or immersion blender to puree these veggies-they're too fibrous for a potato masher.

EASY ROASTED BEETS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Wrap beets individually in foil; place in shallow pan. Toss carrots with oil in large shallow baking dish. Bake beets 1 hour 15 min., adding carrots to oven after 45 min.
• Unwrap beets; remove and discard skins and stems. Cut each beet into 8 wedges. Add to carrots with combined dressing and ginger; toss to coat.
• Bake 15 min. or until vegetables are tender.

ROASTED BEETS AND CARROTS WITH HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place in a baking dish. Toss carrots with oil and put in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Place beets in the preheated oven and roast for 1 hour. Add carrots to the oven and roast alongside the beets for another 30 minutes. Remove beets and set aside to cool. Check carrots to see if they are tender; roast up to 20 minutes more if necessary.
• Peel and chop beets into 1-inch pieces.
• Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add beets and carrots, and simmer until sauce is thickened and vegetables are glazed, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve.