Balsamic Bleu Beets

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Balsamic Bleu Beets Recipe for a Unique Twist on Vegetables

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
	2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
	1 can beets , drained and sliced or julienne
	1/4 cup chopped walnuts , toasted
	1 -2 teaspoon crumbled blue cheese ( or more , to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

210

Sugar

Fat

15g

Want to add a unique twist to your veggies, try this recipe for balsamic bleu beets. The sweet honey-like beets are roasted with a mixture of balsamic vinegar and olive oil, before being topped with toasted walnuts and creamy blue cheese. Roasting the beets tones down their earthy flavor and enhances their natural sweetness. Walnuts are healthy nut choices and rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids while the blue cheese adds a tangy taste to the dish. This recipe is great for an easy weeknight dinner or as a side dish to a Sunday roast meal. Try this recipe with a glass of red wine for a perfect evening!

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2.	In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinegar and olive oil until well combined.
3.	In a separate bowl, toss the beets with the balsamic mixture until coated.
4.	Spread the beets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
5.	Remove the beets from the oven and sprinkle the walnuts and blue cheese over the top. Place the baking sheet back in the oven for 3-5 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
6.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This recipe is a unique and flavorful way to enjoy beets.

The combination of balsamic vinegar, walnuts, and blue cheese provides a delicious and satisfying taste experience.

Beets are also an excellent source of essential vitamins like Vitamin B and C as well, minerals such as potassium and are a healthy addition to any diet.

CONS

This recipe may not be suitable for those who are not fond of the taste of blue cheese or walnuts.

Also, this recipe contains some unhealthy protein in the form of blue cheese and healthy fats in the form of nuts, this makes the recipe not advised to consume regularly

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beets are known to help reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure and improve digestive health.
Walnuts provide a rich source of protein and minerals such as magnesium, selenium, and zinc.
Blue cheese, however, contain probiotic bacteria that promote gut health and help reduce cholesterol levels.