Salt-Crusted Beets with Horseradish Crème Fraîche

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Salt-Crusted Beets with Horseradish Crème Fraîche
45 min.
4
215kcal

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Discover the delightful combination of earthy flavors and vibrant colors with our Salt-Crusted Beets with Horseradish Crème Fraîche. This stunning side dish not only elevates your dining experience but also brings a touch of elegance to any meal. Perfect for vegetarians and gluten-free diets, these beets are a feast for the eyes and the palate.

Imagine the aroma of roasted beets wafting through your kitchen as they bake in a unique salt crust, which locks in moisture and enhances their natural sweetness. The process is simple yet rewarding, transforming humble beets into a gourmet dish that will impress your guests. The addition of fresh herbs like chives and thyme, along with a hint of orange zest, adds a refreshing twist that complements the beets beautifully.

To top it all off, the horseradish crème fraîche provides a creamy, tangy contrast that perfectly balances the sweetness of the beets. This dish is not only visually stunning with its vibrant hues but also packed with flavor and nutrition, making it a fantastic choice for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to elevate your weeknight meals, Salt-Crusted Beets with Horseradish Crème Fraîche is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • large beets trimmed unpeeled scrubbed (each 8 ounces)
  • cups kosher salt 
  • ounces crème fraîche 
  • tablespoon chives fresh chopped
  • tablespoons thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • tablespoons horseradish prepared
  • tablespoon orange zest finely grated
  • teaspoons sherry vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk crème fraîche, horseradish, chopped chives, and Sherry wine vinegar in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  3. Mix coarse salt, horseradish, thyme, and orange peel in medium bowl.
  4. Place three 3-tablespoon mounds of salt mixture on small rimmed baking sheet, spacing apart. Top each salt mound with 1 beet, then cover all beets with remaining salt mixture, pressing very firmly with hands and forming crust around each beet, covering completely.
  5. Roast beets 1 3/4 hours.
  6. Remove from oven; crack salt crusts open and remove beets. Peel beets; cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange beet slices on platter.
  7. Serve with horseradish crème fraîche.

Nutrition Facts

Calories215kcal
Protein9.06%
Fat45.87%
Carbs45.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.25
Glycemic Load
9.52
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
14.289565397346%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
2.34mg
Isorhamnetin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:214.67kcal
10.73%
Fat:11.54g
17.76%
Saturated Fat:5.82g
36.35%
Carbohydrates:25.52g
8.51%
Net Carbohydrates:18.52g
6.73%
Sugar:17.24g
19.15%
Cholesterol:33.45mg
11.15%
Sodium:56842.71mg
2471.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.13g
10.26%
Folate:239.26µg
59.82%
Manganese:0.91mg
45.56%
Vitamin C:23.27mg
28.2%
Fiber:7g
27.99%
Potassium:819.37mg
23.41%
Magnesium:65.46mg
16.36%
Iron:2.88mg
15.99%
Calcium:152.88mg
15.29%
Phosphorus:135.16mg
13.52%
Vitamin A:626.16IU
12.52%
Copper:0.24mg
12.01%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.77%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.47%
Zinc:1.27mg
8.5%
Selenium:4.22µg
6.03%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.48%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.34%
Vitamin B3:0.89mg
4.44%
Vitamin K:3.1µg
2.95%
Vitamin E:0.3mg
2.03%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.98%
Source:Epicurious