I gotta say, I LOVE roasted beets and the earthy flavor they impart but wanted to try something different. So, earlier this week, I became inspired about beets again as I have been wanting to try sous vide beets for a while. I have to say after this little experiment, I love sous vide beets as well.
I grabbed 2 big boys, peeled and sliced into 1/4" slices. A little salt, a light dusting of powered thyme, a little olive oil and into the bags they went. I vacuum sealed them all flat side by side. After 2 - 2 1/2 hours at 185f I plunged them into cold water and then into the fridge to cool down. I must admit, I tried one on the way to the fridge and it took a bit of will power not to finish the bag then and there.
I was thinking Beet Carpaccio! I started with a few peppery little greens (spinach, arugula, etc.) a little splayed stack of those red beauties, goat cheese crumbles, broken walnuts, orange zest and a drizzle of champagne vinegar and wow! If you don't like beets, you will now. I wish I'd made more!
