Roasted Balsamic Beet Brushetta

== Ingredients ==
* 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
* 1 baguette, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch slices
* 1 to 2 tbsp light brown sugar
* 1 to 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
* salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
* 6 tbsp plain low-fat yogurt
* 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
* 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives, plus extra for garnish
* 6 medium beets with greens
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp chopped rosemary
* pinch of cayenne (optional)
== Directions ==
# In small bowl, combine yogurt, mint and chives.
# Cover and refrigerate.
# Preheat oven to 400 °F.
# Cut beet greens off beets and set aside.
# Thoroughly scrub beets; cut off both ends.
# In large bowl, combine oil, garlic, rosemary, cayenne, salt and pepper.
# Place beets in bowl and mix to lightly coat.
# Place beets on baking sheet (reserve marinade) and bake, tossing occasionally, until tender, 45 to 55 minutes.
# While beets are roasting, wash and remove stems from greens and chop.
# In heavy-bottomed sauté pan, heat reserved marinade.
# Add onion and saute until soft, about 6 minutes.
# Add greens and cook until greens are thoroughly wilted, about 3 minutes.
# Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
# Place bread slices on baking sheet and toast on both sides, about 3 minutes.
# When beets have cooled (you may peel them if desired), cut in half and thinly slice.
# Place in medium bowl and add brown sugar and vinegar.
# Toss and season.
# To serve, place a generous amount of beet greens on top of toasted bread.
# Top with beets and garnish with yogurt-herb dressing and a sprinkle of chives.
Category:Vegetarian Recipes
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