Fresh-From-The-Garden Beets with Oranges and Blue Cheese

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The seasonings and cheese on these beets will appeal to even the pickiest eaters.

Photo by Johnny Autry

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“The Fresh Honey Cookbook” by Laurey Masterton is filled with bits of honey lore and beekeeping history to sweeten your exploration of the varied and delicious ways you can use honey every day.

Cover courtesy Storey Publishing

25 min DURATION

10 min COOK TIME

15 min PREP TIME

4 servings SERVINGS

Directions

• Remove the greens from the beets, cutting close to the beets. Save the greens for a garnish if you wish.
• Set up a bamboo or stainless steel steamer, and steam the beets until a fork easily pierces the beets, about 10 minutes. (Tiny beets will cook quickly; larger ones will take longer.) Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice water.
• Remove the beets from the steamer and plunge into the ice bath. The skins should slip off easily (this is so much easier than peeling them).
• Slice the beets. Arrange the beets and orange wedges on a large plate, drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Just before serving, add the cheese. Use the reserved beet greens or dill as a garnish.

  More from The Fresh Honey Cookbook:

  • Coconut Macaroons with Dried Cherries • Broiled Peaches • Chunky Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with Lemon Crème Fraîche • Creamy Chicken and Coconut Curry • Southern-Style Iced Tea • Switchel

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  Excerpted from The Fresh Honey Cookbook, © by Laurey Masterton, photography by © Johnny Autry, used with permission from Storey Publishing. Buy this book from our store: The Fresh Honey Cookbook