Beet Tartare in Endive Spears

I said BEET, not BEEF.

If you don't like beets, then you can tune out now, but if you are a beet lover, like me, then please make this recipe.

I am almost getting tired of roasting beets but they will soon be plentiful in my garden, so I had better start coming up with new recipes for the orbs.

Here is a genius idea and really delicious.

I am calling it beet "tartare", but you can also call it beet caviar or just beet relish!

This is an easy, impressive appetizer. Serve them at your next soirée.

I did not measure the ingredients, used a handful of this and that, but I will try and be specific for you people out there who must have precision.

Best Beet Tartare:

4 red beets, roasted, cooled and peeled
4 tbsp of white balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp of walnut oil
1/4 cup of walnuts, toasted and chopped
handful of spring chives, snipped
zest of an orange or clementine
creme fraiche for the tops
endive spears to serve

You can also cheat here if you are pressed for time, and use Aunt Nellie's Pickled Sliced Beets in a jar, but make sure you don't add any vinegar if you do (the pickled beets already have vinegar in them).

If you are doing the relish the proper way, then when the roasted beets are cool enough to handle, chop them finely with a heavy knife until practically minced.

Add the minced beets with the chopped toasted walnuts and half the orange zest to a bowl.

Throw in some of the snipped chives.
Add in the vinegar and walnut oil and stir together. Taste and add a pinch of sea salt if needed.

Spoon into endive spears and dot with creme fraiche and more orange zest.
Top with some snipped chives and enjoy!

I will be making these beautiful healthy appetizers all summer long!