Beet Caviar

Name: Beet Caviar
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Makes 6 or more servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: Tabasco sauce to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and black pepper to taste; Salt and black pepper to taste; Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish, optional; 4 fresh beets, about 1½ pounds, washed, roasted, and peeled; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Preparation info

Makes
6
or more servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
5 min

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

This brilliantly colored starter is an unusual and extremely elegant way of using beets. Serve it with chips, bread, or toast or as an accompaniment to any roast poultry dish. Make this ahead of time if you can; it’s best after marinating overnight.

Ingredients

4 fresh beets, about 1½ pounds, washed, roasted, and peeled
2 tablespoons

Europe
Russia
Starter
Gluten-free
Eastern Europe
Vegan

Method

Place the beets, oil, and lemon juice in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely minced.
Season with Tabasco, salt, and pepper and serve or cover and refrigerate for up to a day. Garnish with parsley if you like before serving.