Beet Caviar

Name: Beet Caviar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs red beets, cooked, grated; 1 yellow onion, finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A rich, savory spread made from grated cooked beets simmered with sweet onions, garlic, and tomato paste. Serve chilled on crusty bread or crackers.

40 minEasyServes 695 cal/serving

RussianAppetizerStovetopVeganVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

1.5 lbs red beets, cooked, grated
1 yellow onion, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1 finely diced yellow onion and sauté for 6 minutes until soft and translucent.
3

Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 1.5 lbs cooked, grated red beets, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stirring well to combine.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6

Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice, and cool completely before serving chilled.

Questions

How long does Beet Caviar keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Beet Caviar?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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