nutrition with the paddle attachment and blend thoroughly, about 1 minute on medium speed. (May use hand held mixer.) Turn to low and slowly add the dry ingredients. Mix until all ingredients are
Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier clean up. 2. Drizzle cut beets with olive and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 3. Place beets in preheated oven and bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until tender. 4. Serve warm or at room temperature with additional olive oil or butter substitute; also good served with Greek vinaigrette.
incorporated; do not over-mix. 4. Evenly distribute batter into cupcake pan compartments (an
Greek Vinaigrette Makes 1½ CUPS Ingredients 1/4 cup red wine vinegar (for gluten-free avoid Malt vinegar or flavored vinegars from unknown ingredients)
ice cream-type scoop
2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
works well); fill about
1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
3/4-full.
1 small shallot (or 1-2 garlic cloves), finely minced
5. Bake for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick in the center
1 cup olive oil
of the center cupcake comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram
before frosting.
Salt and pepper to taste
*Roast or boil beets until very tender. Puree in food processor or blender until smooth. Three (3) small or 2 mediumsized beets will make 3/4 cup puree. Cook extra beets for additional use to assure that you have 3/4 cup beet puree. Frozen precooked beets are also an option.
Instructions 1. Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and shallot together. 2. Pour olive oil in a slow stream, whisking to create an emulsion. Add herb of choice, salt and pepper. 3. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Roasted Beets Ingredients 3-4 medium beets, peeled and cut into quarters 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper
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