Roasted Beet Napoleon (Wolfgang Puck) Recipe

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Roasted Beet Napoleon (Wolfgang Puck)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place the beets in a small roasting pan and pour in enough cold water to reach about 1/4 of the way up the sides of the beets. Cover the pan with foil, and roast the beets until they are tender, 2 hours to 2 hours and 15 minutes. To check for doneness, gently insert a bamboo skewer into a beet. The skewer should slide through easily. Remove the beets from the pan, allow to cool, and then peel.
  3. Cut each beet into 1/4-inch-thick round slices. Cut each slice with a 3-inch round cookie cutter. (You will need 10 rounds). Cut trimmings into 1/4-inch dice and reserve 1/2 cup for garnish.
  4. In a saute pan, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil. Lower to a simmer and poach beets 1 minute on each side. With a slotted spatula, remove and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  5. When ready to assemble, heat the olive oil in a small saute pan. Arrange the slices of Herbed Goat Cheese in the pan and warm slightly, turning them with a small spatula just to warm both sides. This has to be done quickly, or the cheese will melt.
  6. To assemble the napoleons, place 1 of the beet rounds on a firm, flat surface and begin to layer. Top with a slice of goat cheese, then another beet round, a second slice of cheese, another beet round, a third slice of cheese, and a beet round. (Continue until you have 5 layers of beets and 4 layers of cheese.) Carefully cut through layers, dividing into 3 wedges. Repeat with the remaining beets and cheese.
  7. To serve, arrange 3 of the wedges, pointed ends facing out, in a circle in the center of each plate. Toss the baby lettuces with the Spago House Dressing and mound half of the lettuces on top of each arranged napoleon. Drizzle 1/2 of the Citrus Hazelnut Vinaigrette around each mound. Sprinkle toasted nuts and reserved diced beets on top of drizzled vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
  8. Herbed Goat Cheese:
  9. Combine the parsley, chives, thyme, and pepper and place on a flat surface. Roll the log of cheese in the mixture, coating all sides and retaining the shape of the log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.
  10. Yield: 1 (7 or 8-ounce) log
  11. Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, Pizza, Pasta & More!, Random House, 2000
  12. Spago House Salad Dressing:
  13. In a small bowl, whisk together the shallots and the mustard. Whisk in the vinegars and then the olive and vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate until needed.
  14. Yield: 1 1/4 cups
  15. Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, Adventures in the Kitchen, Random House, 1991
  16. Citrus Hazelnut Vinaigrette: 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice 1 shallot, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon orange zest 1/3 cup hazelnut oil 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt Freshly ground black pepper
  17. In a medium saucepan, bring orange juice to a boil. Lower to a simmer and reduce until only 1/3 cup remains. Cool to room temperature.
  18. In a medium bowl, combine orange juice, shallot, thyme, vinegar and orange zest.
  19. Slowly whisk in both oils until thick and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until needed.
  20. Yield: 1 1/3 cups
  21. Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, Pizza, Pasta & More!, Random House, 2000
  22. Toasted Hazelnuts: 1 cup hazelnuts
  23. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the hazelnuts on a medium baking tray and toast for 10 to 12 minutes, turning after 5 minutes. (This can be done in a toaster oven). Remove to a clean towel and rub to remove as much of the skin as possible. Chop coarsely and use when needed.
  24. Yield: 1 cup
  25. Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, 2000
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1921.54 Kcal (8045 kJ)
Calories from fat 1396.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 155.2g 239%
Sodium 1335.74mg 56%
Potassium 1773.55mg 38%
Total Carbs 113.95g 38%
Sugars 86.49g 346%
Dietary Fiber 16.82g 67%
Protein 35.63g 71%
Vitamin C 33.8mg 56%
Iron 6.2mg 34%
Calcium 144.7mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 212.08 Kcal (888 kJ)
Calories from fat 154.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.13g 239%
Sodium 147.42mg 56%
Potassium 195.75mg 38%
Total Carbs 12.58g 38%
Sugars 9.55g 346%
Dietary Fiber 1.86g 67%
Protein 3.93g 71%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 56%
Iron 0.7mg 34%
Calcium 16mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 50.6
    Points
  • 54
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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