Beet and Jícama on Endive with Garlic Yogurt Dressing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Beet and Jícama on Endive with Garlic Yogurt Dressing
540 min.
50
30kcal

Suggestions


If you're looking for a vibrant and refreshing starter or snack that will impress your guests, look no further than this delightful Beet and Jícama on Endive with Garlic Yogurt Dressing. This dish bursts with color, flavor, and texture, making it a perfect antipasto for any gathering. Each bite offers a wonderful crunch from the endive leaves paired with the earthy sweetness of roasted beets and the crispiness of jícama. The addition of fresh mint and fennel adds a unique twist that elevates this dish beyond your ordinary appetizer.

Designed for those who appreciate vegetarian and gluten-free options, this recipe is not only healthy but also incredibly satisfying. At just 30 calories per serving, you can indulge without guilt! The creamy garlic yogurt dressing ties all the ingredients together beautifully, adding a luscious and tangy element that perfectly complements the vibrant vegetables.

Create a stunning presentation by arranging the colorful beet and jícama salad atop the chic, boat-like endive leaves. This dish is sure to become a crowd favorite, providing a delightful combination of flavors and a visual feast. Easy to prepare in advance, it allows you to enjoy the company of your guests instead of being tied to the kitchen. Serve this exquisite dish at your next gathering, and watch as it steals the spotlight!

Ingredients

  • pounds beets trimmed
  •  belgian endive 
  • teaspoons fennel seeds crushed
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoons garlic minced
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • 0.3 cup orange juice fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon orange zest fresh finely grated
  • tablespoons red-wine vinegar 
  • 32 ounces yogurt plain
  • tablespoons sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • sieve
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. Drain yogurt in a large sieve lined with double thickness of cheesecloth, chilled, at least 8 hours. Stir drained yogurt with garlic, mint, and salt to taste.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  3. Wrap beets in foil and roast in middle of oven 1 1/4 hours, or until tender when pierced with a knife. Cool beets. Peel beets and jícamas and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Toss with sugar, zest, orange juice, vinegar, oil, fennel, and salt to taste.
  4. Stir lemon juice into a large bowl of cold water.
  5. Cut ends from endives and separate into leaves. Soak in lemon water 10 minutes to keep endive from discoloring.
  6. Drain and spin dry.
  7. Spread some dressing on each leaf and spoon beet salad over it.
  8. ·You can make dressing 2 days ahead and chill it, covered.·Beets may be roasted, and beets and jícama diced, 1 day ahead. But keep separate, chilled, in sealable plastic bags.

Nutrition Facts

Calories30kcal
Protein13.51%
Fat35.35%
Carbs51.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.7
Glycemic Load
1.53
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.7847826244391%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:29.52kcal
1.48%
Fat:1.21g
1.86%
Saturated Fat:0.47g
2.91%
Carbohydrates:3.94g
1.31%
Net Carbohydrates:3.1g
1.13%
Sugar:2.91g
3.23%
Cholesterol:2.36mg
0.79%
Sodium:22.94mg
1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.04g
2.08%
Folate:25.03µg
6.26%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.01%
Fiber:0.84g
3.34%
Potassium:111.92mg
3.2%
Calcium:28.62mg
2.86%
Phosphorus:27.8mg
2.78%
Vitamin C:2.25mg
2.73%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.18%
Magnesium:7.98mg
1.99%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.29%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.23%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.22%
Iron:0.22mg
1.2%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.16%
Copper:0.02mg
1.13%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.12%
Source:Epicurious