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Charred Onion Vinaigrette and Roasted Beet Crostini

Charred Onion Vinaigrette and Roasted Beet Crostini

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 spring onions 
  • 2 garlic cloves 
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • Kosher salt 
  • Freshly ground black pepper 
  • 2 medium red beets 
  • 2 medium gold beets 
  • 2 candy stripe beets 
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 baguette cut into ½-inch thick rounds 
  • 1 garlic clove peeled but not cut 
  • Kosher salt 
  • Freshly ground black pepper 
  • Garnish: thinly sliced radishes 

Instructions

Charred Onion Vinaigrette 

  • Char onions in a hot pan over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until dark brown. 
  • In a blender or food processor, puree onions, garlic, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, lemon juice, oil, and vinegar until sauce consistency. 

Roasted Beet Crostini

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. 
  • Drizzle beets with oil and wrap in foil. Place on baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes until tender. Cool beets. 
  • Place bread rounds on baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Toast 2 to 3 minutes, until crispy and lightly browned. Rub with clove of garlic. 
  • Peel beets by wiping the peel with a towel, it should just slide off. Dice beets, season with salt and pepper, and toss with vinaigrette. 
  • Spoon a little vinaigrette over baguette slices. Pile beets on baguette rounds. Garnish with radishes.