CSA: Beets with crumbled blue cheese over arugula
11 Jun
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is when a farmer offers a certain number of “shares” to the public. Interested consumers then purchase a share to receive a box of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season. The produce is fairly priced, local grown, and in my case, organic.
I hate dislike beets.
Hate is such a strong word. Since I couldn’t remember why I didn’t like it in the first place, I decided to try it. Plus, it was included in last week’s share and I couldn’t let it go to waste!
My sister wisely suggested adding it to a salad with goat cheese, which was an excellent idea. I used blue cheese crumbles, pan fried tofu for protein, with a side of homemade vinaigrette dressing over arugula.
I cut off the beet greens(they are totally edible and quite yum), peeled the skin, then boiled the beets for about 7 minutes.
Then I pan fried some tofu for firm texture and protein. Yum!
And finally, I blended balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, dijon mustard, salt and pepper together to make a simple dressing. I don’t mind the beets as it compliments the cheese quite nicely, as long as you don’t ask me to eat raw beets!
