• BEETS •
These vibrant root vegetables come in colorful varieties—red, golden, and Chioggia (or candy-striped). Beets can be roasted, steamed, or boiled to cook them or grated or thinly sliced to be eaten raw. Store them without the greens in the refrigerator crisper for 2 to 3 weeks.
BALSAMIC-AND-CITRUS ROASTED BEETS
Makes 6 to 8 servings
2 medium golden beets (about ¾ pound), peeled and cut into ¾-inch-thick wedges2 small candy-striped beets (about ½ pound), peeled and cut into ¾-inch-thick wedges4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided2 medium red beets (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into ¾-inch-thick wedges½ cup balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar, divided2 large oranges, peeled and sliced crosswise1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed and softenedGarnish: chopped toasted pistachios
1. Preheat oven to…
