Gaw... This looks interesting. Dirt chunks with one of my favorite
cheeses. Hmmm... I'm just wondering if this is really worth the effort. I
found it on Epicurious while searching out squash recipes. Watch out
Barb, it looks like beets are joining the main stream 😉
Beet Salad with Almond Butter and Gorgonzola Bomboloni
Gourmet | October 2007
Holly Smith
We've never seen a spin on the ubiquitous combination of beets, cheese,
and nuts as original as Smith's—it's an amazing take on familiar flavors.
The beets are nestled in a pool of almond butter and crowned with a
glorious Gorgonzola bombolone (an Italian-style puff of fried dough).
Active time: 1 1/2 hr Start to finish: 3 1/2 hr (includes making
bomboloni)
Servings: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients For almond butter:
1/2 cup toasted Marcona almonds
1/2 garlic clove, chopped
Pinch of cayenne
1/2 to 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
For beet salad:
1 1/2 lb small (2-inch) beets without greens (2 lb with greens)
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
Accompaniments: Gorgonzola bomboloni; coarse sea salt such as Maldon or
fleur de sel PreparationMake almond butter:
Grind almonds to a paste with garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cayenne in a
food processor. With motor running, add just enough oil to make a silky
paste. Season with salt.
Make beet salad:
Simmer beets in 3 inches of water in a large saucepan, covered, until
tender, about 30 minutes. Cool in liquid, uncovered, about 30 minutes,
then peel and cut into 1/2-inch wedges.
Whisk together vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl, then whisk in
oil. Add shallot and chives and toss with beets.
Divide almond butter among 6 plates and top with beet salad. Put a
bombolone on each salad and sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Serve
remaining bomboloni on the side.
Cooks' notes:
• Almond butter can be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to
room temperature before using.
• Beet salad, without chives, can be made 1 day ahead and chilled,
covered. Bring to room temperature and stir in chives before serving.
Michael
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