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

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Welcome to a vibrant culinary adventure that celebrates the colorful combination of beets and jícama! This delightful appetizer, "Beet and Jícama on Endive with Garlic Yogurt Dressing," is not only a feast for the eyes but also a refreshing and health-conscious treat that is perfect for any gathering.

Loaded with flavor and nutrition, this dish showcases tender roasted beets, crisp jícama, and the gentle crunch of bold Belgian endive leaves. All of this is beautifully balanced by a creamy garlic yogurt dressing that brings the entire ensemble together with its rich and tangy notes. The addition of fresh mint, zesty orange juice, and a hint of fennel adds a layer of complexity that elevates this recipe beyond your standard fare.

As a vegetarian and gluten-free option, it's an ideal choice for accommodating various dietary preferences, ensuring that all your guests can indulge without reservation. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering, a sophisticated dinner party, or simply looking for a delicious snack, this striking antipasto will impress and satisfy.

Take a moment to treat your taste buds and brighten your table with this impressive yet surprisingly simple dish that embodies freshness, color, and flavor. Let’s dive into this delightful recipe and discover how easy it is to create a beautiful starter that will leave everyone talking!

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 
  • 2.5 pounds frangelico ()
  • 2.5 pounds frangelico ()

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