White Toast With Cheddar And Beetroot Recipes

BEET TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Wrap the beets in foil individually. Roast until the beets are tender, about 1 hour. Let cool.
• Working over a bowl, segment the blood oranges: Cut away the peel and white pith using a sharp knife, leaving the blood orange flesh exposed, then gently cut between the membranes to release each orange segment into the bowl, catching the juices.
• Peel the beets. Cut each beet in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Cut each half lengthwise into 4 or 5 wedges and toss in a bowl along with the tarragon, shallot and half the orange juice.
• Preheat the broiler on high. Cut four 1-inch-thick slices of bread. Brush each piece of bread with oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on each side. Broil until golden, 2 minutes per side.
• Spread cream cheese on one side of each slice of bread. Spoon the beet mixture evenly on top of the cream cheese. Top with blood orange segments, cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil, then garnish with extra tarragon. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Enjoy!

BEET, GREENS AND CHEDDAR CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Combine beets, thyme branches, garlic and peppercorns in a large pot. Cover with cold salted water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat; cook until beets are tender, 15 to 30 minutes depending on size. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add greens and cook for 2 minutes (do this in batches if necessary); remove with tongs and transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water. Drain well.
• Once beets are cool enough to handle, peel them and slice crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Roughly chop greens' leaves and stalks.
• Prepare the béchamel: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 5 tablespoons butter. Stir in 75 grams flour ( 2/3 cup). Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes; roux should smell cooked but remain white. Slowly whisk in milk until mixture forms a thick, smooth sauce. Stir in 8 ounces Cheddar (2 cups) until melted. Stir in mustard powder, Worcestershire and Tabasco. Season with salt to taste.
• Make the crumble topping: In a small bowl, stir together remaining 2/3 cup flour, the oats and the hazelnuts. Use your fingers to work in 6 tablespoons butter, the remaining 1 ounce Cheddar ( 1/4 cup) and the Parmigiano-Reggiano. It should be a mixture of large and small pieces. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper and the nutmeg.
• When you are ready to assemble the dish, heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart gratin or baking dish. Spread a layer of béchamel on the bottom. Top with a layer of beets, followed by a layer of greens and stalks. Season generously with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with thyme leaves. Spread another layer of béchamel on top and repeat process to fill dish (you will end up with 3 or 4 layers). Cover entire surface with crumble topping. Transfer dish to oven and bake until bubbling and golden brown in spots, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

PEANUT BUTTER AND BEETROOT

Steps:

• Brush the sandwich toaster with a little sunflower oil and preheat to its highest setting.
• Butter the bread on one side only. Cover the butter on one slice with the peanut butter and top with the sliced beetroot. Place the second slice of bread on top (buttered side down) and transfer the sandwich to the toaster. Close the lid and cook for 3 minutes until crisp and golden.

CREAMED BEETROOT

Steps:

• Melt butter in a pan, add the onion and fry gently for 5 minutes with out browning.
• Add the flour and cook a further 2 minutes, stirring all the time. Remove from the heat and gradually add the milk, beating vigorously after each addition.
• Return to the heat and bring to the boil stirring constantly.
• Lower the heat and simmer 2 minutes stirring occasionally, then stir in the cream, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste. Fold in beetroot and apple and simmer a further 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and leave to cool, stirring occasionally to prevent skin forming.