Bon Appetit/December 2005

Gingered Borscht "Stots"

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
32 each


INGREDIENTS:
2 15-ounce cans whole baby beets 1 cup (about) vegetable broth, divided 1/2 cup sour cream plus more for garnish
8 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger chopped fresh chives



1 Place beets with their juices in blender. Puree until smooth. Add 3/4 cup broth, 1/2 cup sour cream, lemon juice, and ginger; blend until smooth. Thin to desired consistency with more broth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.
2 Spoon 2 tablespoons borscht into each shot glass. Top with small dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with chives.

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