Lovely Beets And Carrots Recipes

ROASTED BEETS AND CARROTS WITH HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place in a baking dish. Toss carrots with oil and put in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Place beets in the preheated oven and roast for 1 hour. Add carrots to the oven and roast alongside the beets for another 30 minutes. Remove beets and set aside to cool. Check carrots to see if they are tender; roast up to 20 minutes more if necessary.
• Peel and chop beets into 1-inch pieces.
• Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add beets and carrots, and simmer until sauce is thickened and vegetables are glazed, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve.

ROASTED BEETS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Peel carrots and cut diagonally into 1-2 inch thick wedges (1 inch for the thick end of the carrot, 2 inch for the thin end).
• Place in a large bowl and toss with 1/4 cup each of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1 Tablespoon sugar. Set aside.
• Peel beets, slice into cubes approximately 1-2 inches square.
• Spray baking pan with nonstick spray.
• Mix carrots one more time, then empty gently into half of baking pan.
• Move beets to bowl, toss gently with remaining oil, vinegar, salt and sugar.
• Let stand 2-3 minutes, then toss one more time before transferring to other half of baking pan.
• Bake 375-400°F for one hour, uncovered, tossing each vegetable separately once during cooking.
• Serve immediately.

HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZED ROASTED BEETS & CARROTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Place 20x12-inch piece of heavy duty foil on work surface; place beets in center of foil, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Turn beets to coat in oil, then fold foil over beets, and tightly close foil to seal. Place foil-wrapped beets on rimmed baking sheet. Roast 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until very tender when pierced with paring knife. Carefully open foil, and transfer beets to cutting board. Reserve baking sheet. Let beets stand until cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Peel, then cut into wedges.
• Meanwhile, cut carrots crosswise into 3-inch pieces, then quarter or halve if thin. In medium bowl, mix carrots, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Place carrots on baking sheet. Roast 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until tender and browned on edges.
• In small microwavable bowl or measuring cup, mix balsamic vinegar, honey and pepper. Microwave uncovered on High heat 2 to 3 minutes, checking every 30 seconds after 2 minutes, until mixture is boiling and slightly thickened.
• Transfer beets to serving platter, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top with carrots. Drizzle vegetables with honey-balsamic glaze, then top with basil.

ROASTED BEETS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Wrap beets tightly in foil, making 2 packages, and roast in middle of oven until tender, about 1 1/4 hours.
• Toss carrots with oil and salt and pepper to taste in a shallow baking pan.
• Remove beets from oven and roast carrots in middle of oven until tender, about 20 minutes.
• While carrots are roasting, unwrap beets and, when just cool enough to handle, slip off skins and remove stems. Cut each beet into 6 wedges.
• Add beets to carrots, tossing to combine, and roast until beets are hot and carrots are very tender, about 15 minutes more.

LOVELY BEETS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Coarsely grate the beet and then the carrot to yield abuot 1 1/2 cups of each.
• Place in separate bowls and set aside.
• Grate the ginger finely and combine it with the oil, vinegar, and garlic.
• Toss the beets with half of the dressing and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix together the scallion, carrots, and the remaining dressing.
• Add salt and pepper, if you desire.
• Arrange the lettuce on a platter, mound the carrot mixture in the center, and spoon the beets around it.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.
• Enjoy!