Low Sodium Pesto-Walnut Buckwheat Beet Pilaf

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time45 min

Low Sodium Pesto-Walnut Buckwheat Beet Pilaf

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the roasted beets

3 medium beets (about 1 lb total), peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For the buckwheat pilaf

1 cup raw buckwheat groats
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For the walnut pesto

2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
½ cup dry-roasted walnuts
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 tbsp lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp black pepper

For serving

¼ cup dry-roasted walnuts, roughly chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Toss the beet cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt on a large rimmed baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer. Roast for 30–35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork and the edges are beginning to caramelize.
2
While the beets roast, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the buckwheat groats and toast, stirring frequently, for 3–4 minutes until they smell nutty and turn a shade deeper golden.

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