Looking for the BEST maroon foods for a color party? I’ve got you covered with these 15+ delicious maroon food recipes!
From well-known maroon foods like blackberries and pomegranate, to lesser known dishes like beet risotto and black olive tapenade, you’re guaranteed to find a little inspiration here!
The BEST Maroon Foods
How to Make Ahead and Store
Many of these maroon food recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
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15+ Maroon Foods to Try Out!
Ingredients
- 3 medium beets (trimmed)
- 3 1/2 cups bone broth (or reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth)
- 3 cups water
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry vermouth (or dry white wine)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup goat cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped (for garnish) )
Instructions
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
- Tightly wrap beets foil and roast on a baking sheet until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Let cool slightly. Peel the beets under running cold water. Place two of the beets in a blender or food processor and process briefly, until somewhat smooth. Dice the remaining beet into 1/2 inch cubes.
- While beets are cooling, bring broth and water to a simmer in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan.
- Heat butter in a wide, heavy pot over moderate heat. Cook the garlic and onion until softened and fragrant. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Add wine and stir until absorbed, about 1 minute. Using a ladle, stir in 1/2 cup warm broth and simmer briskly, stirring constantly, until broth is absorbed. Continue simmering and adding warm broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next, until rice is just tender and creamy-looking, 18 to 22 minutes.
- Stir in beets, beet puree, vinegar, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until heated through.
- Top bowls of risotto with crumbled goat cheese and dill. Serve immediately.