Braised Beets with Coriander and Cumin

Braised Beets with Coriander and Cumin

Author

Gathering Place

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

23 minutes

Servings

2

Category

Vegetables side dish

Cuisine

Eastern European

Ingredients

• ½ tsp Gathering Place coriander powder
• ½ tsp Gathering Place cumin seeds
• 4 medium beets, peeled and quartered
• ¾ cup water
• ¼ cup thinly sliced shallots
• 1½ tablespoon sherry or wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch Gathering Place sea salt, to taste
• 1 pinch Gathering Place black pepper, to taste
• ⅛ cup chives, chopped for garnish

Directions

1. Lightly toast coriander and cumin seeds.
2. Set aside to cool.
3. Crush seeds. In medium sauce pan, bring the water to a boil with beets, shallots and crushed spices.
4. Reduce to a simmer until beets are tender, about 15 minutes.
5. Drain remaining liquid into a small bowl.
6. Add sherry or wine vinegar and slowly drizzle olive oil while whisking.
7. Toss beets in vinaigrette.
8. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm on top a bed of greens (arugula, kale, mustard…).