"Laurie McNamara's favorite way to prepare beets is roasting. McNamara tosses the still-warm beets in a parsley pesto vinaigrette, then sprinkles with chopped pistachios and sea salt for a side dish...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds medium beets (8 to 10), trimmed and scrubbed well
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Parsley pesto:
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1 cup walnuts
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4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Leaves from 1 large bunch fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
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5 green onions (light green and dark green parts only), coarsely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Coarsely ground black pepper
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1/2 cup olive oil
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachios
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Flaky sea salt