This aromatic Easy Black Bean Golden Beet Sauté is a tasty side dish that is ever so slightly sweet and spicy. Served over quinoa or rice, it is a satisfying and nutritious meal.
First off, peel the onion, ginger, and garlic and chop them up nicely.
Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat and add onions, ginger, and garlic. Let this sauté for about 5 minutes.
Rinse the celery and dice the stalks.
Peel the beets and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
Toss the celery and golden beets into the sautéing onions, ginger, and garlic.
Also, add in the maple syrup, coriander, smoked paprika, cayenne, chili flakes, and water, and stir until all ingredients are well combined.
Cover the pan and let ingredients cook for about 15-17 minutes.
Remove the cover and check the beets. At this point, they should be almost fork tender.
Open the can of beans and drain the liquid out. Then rinse the beans using a collander, or in the can. Add them to the other ingredients.
Let this sauté for about 3-5 more minutes, or until all the liquid evaporates.
Turn off the stove when the beets are fork-tender and the liquid is evaporated, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve garnished with chopped parsley and walnuts.
Notes
*Do keep in mind that all stoves vary in temperature. I use a gas stove and at a medium heat setting, it does not burn the ingredients and cooks this dish in less than 30 minutes.