Beet Relish
3
- Prep Time25 min
- Total Time45 min
- Makes2 cups
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Serve this beet relish recipe with savoury dishes like tourtière, or use as a condiment for burgers.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp minced ginger
2 medium beets, peeled, cut into 1/4-in. cubes (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
HEAT oil in a medium saucepan over medium. Add onion and ginger and cook until onion is softened, 3 min.
ADD beets, water, vinegar, raisins, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until beets are just tender and liquid is slightly reduced, about 25 min. Remove from heat and stir in Dijon. Cool completely, then refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Serve with tourtière.
Nutrition (per tbsp)
Calories 20, Carbohydrates 3g, Fat 1g, Sodium 82mg.
This relish makes a delicious accompaniment to our Tourtière Tart or Classic Tourtière.
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