Puree of Fresh Beets with Horseradish

This puree has a sensational color as well as taste. Garnish with sprigs of fresh dill and a few pink peppercorns.

• Calories: 207 Calories

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 8 medium beets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Trim, wash, peel and dice the beets. Place in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until beets are tender. Drain.

Step 2

Place beets in a blender or food processor. Add the butter, cream, sugar, lemon juice, horseradish and salt and pepper. Puree until smooth and strain puree through a sieve into saucepan.

Step 3

Gently reheat over very low heat, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Spoon the puree onto serving plates and garnish with a sprig of dill and a few pink peppercorns.