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Baked Beet Root With Yogurt Walnut Dressing

By: Yogini  
"This dish will look superb on your table anytime of year, but is especially good as a cool summertime course. The beets are served at room temperature with a chilled yogurt dressing."

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup walnuts
  • 5 medium beets, thoroughly washed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 minced hot green chile peppers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 red chili pepper, minced

Directions

  1. Spread walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes. Chop coarsely.
  2. Butter aluminum foil. Pierce beets with a fork, and wrap with foil. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until tender. Cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat yogurt until smooth. Mix in green chile pepper, coriander, and walnuts. Season to taste with salt. Chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Peel beets, and quarter without cutting all the way through. Place in a serving dish, and spread open. Spoon dressing over beets, and garnish with cilantro, and minced red chile peppers.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 277 | Total Fat: 19.4g | Cholesterol: 24mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2005 by Ventress 
This recipe may seem like a strange mix, but my boyfriend called me a 'genius' when I served... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2004 by REENYBEENY 
Excellent! Very easy to make, and a great contrast of flavors between the cilantro and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2003 by COOKI4 
It was delicous! I enjoyed it so much! I recommened anyone try it! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2009 by sandover 
I am a huge fan of baked beets. So, I served this as a pre-dinner appy-type dish. I served it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2005 by KUSKUS 
I did not care for the sauce. MORE

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