Recipe for Beets with Garlic-Walnut Sauce 
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Yield:
4
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
8 med beets trimmed, and
greens reserved
7 tbl water - (to 8)
1 lrg russet potato peeled, and
cut into 1 1/2" pieces
1/2 cup walnuts toasted, cooled
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
(made from crustless French bread)
3 tbl fresh lemon juice
5 x garlic cloves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus
2 tbl extra-virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
2 tbl red wine vinegar
Instructions:
Instructions: Cook beets in large pot of boiling salted water until tender when pierced with skewer, about 30 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly. Peel and cut beets into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick slices; set aside.

Combine beet greens and 3 tablespoons water in large skillet. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until greens are wilted, about 1 minute; set aside.

Cook potato in small saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Return to saucepan and mash.

Blend walnuts, breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, and 2 tablespoons water in processor until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup mashed potato, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. If thick, thin sauce with 2 to 3 tablespoons water.

Spoon sauce onto center of platter; drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Surround with beet greens and beet slices; drizzle with vinegar. Sprinkle with capers.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

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