Not only is this ruby red side dish a showstopper. It’s also packed with betalains, red and yellow pigments that act as antioxidants that search for and stabilize free radicals (which can cause cell damage).
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 40 min |
| Prep: | 10 min |
| Cook: | 1 hr 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 medium fennel bulbs (about 3/4 pound), quartered lengthwise, cored and very thinly sliced
- 3 medium beets (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 bunch chives, chopped (about 1/4 cup chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put the fennel in a medium bowl, cover with ice water and set aside.
- Put the beets in a 3-quart casserole dish and toss with the chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil; if there is 1/4 inch or less of liquid, add 1/2 cup of warm water. Continue baking, uncovered, until the cooking liquid is reduced by half and the beets are fork-tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, butter, remaining 2 tablespoons oil and mustard in a measuring cup. Strain the fennel and toss with the vinegar mixture in a large bowl. Add the dressed fennel to the beets, toss with tongs and continue baking until the fennel is crisp-tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven, stir the beets and fennel to coat with the sauce and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the chives.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 210 calorie |
| Total Fat | 16 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 5 grams |
| Cholesterol | 15 milligrams |
| Sodium | 500 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 15 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 grams |
| Protein | 3 grams |
| Sugar | 6 grams |
Reviews
Amazing
love it!
If you like fennel and beets like I do this is right up your alley