Beet Tartare

A sophisticated vegetarian tartare featuring diced roasted beets, dressed with fresh mint and sherry vinegar, topped with crispy buckwheat groats and served over lemony sour cream.

4 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons buckwheat groats
  • 1 pound red and golden beets
  • 1 whole shallot
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
  • to taste Reserved buckwheat and oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 to taste lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook 3 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons buckwheat groats (coarsely chopped hazelnuts would also be A+) in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes; set aside. Peel and cut 1 pound red and golden beets, roasted, into 1/4" dice. Toss in a medium bowl with 1 finely chopped shallot, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar, and reserved buckwheat and oil; season with salt and pepper. Thin 1/2 cup sour cream with fresh lemon juice. Serve beet mixture over sour cream topped with lemon zest.

    20 min