Beet Greens with Walnuts - Charkhlis Potlis Pkhali (Red Pkhali)

Beet Greens with Walnuts - Charkhlis Potlis Pkhali (Red Pkhali) Beet greens with walnuts is a delicious and healthy Georgian pkhali appetizer dish. As have been well established in Georgian culinary traditions, hearty and healthy vegetables are substantive part of the diet. This time-tested recipe is simple to make and delicious. Deep maroon port wine color of stems and the fresh green color of the leaves makes a delightful contrast. Adding walnuts turns this pkhali into a dark earth tone creamy color spread. Georgians traditionally garnish the dish with pomegranate seeds, which does not produce much color contrast with the dish but it tastes good. Sprinkling with finely chopped cilantro will provide a nice contrast in garnish to this dish. The beet green pkhali is served as an appetizer or on its own for lunch or dinner with any kind of toasted or crispy bread, crackers or chips. It can be refrigerated for 2 to 3 days. Red Swiss chard is a substitute. Ingredients for Beet Greens with Walnuts - Charkhlis Potlis Pkhali Vegan Serves 3 to 4 2 pounds beet greens or red swiss chard 1 cup walnuts Coarse salt 3 or 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon Khmeli-Suneli spice blend ¼ teaspoon or more hot red ground pepper or cayenne 1 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 cup parsley 1/3 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar ½ cup pomegranate seeds or 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro Cooking with Tamada’s Table will bring the finest recipes, seasonal dishes and authentic tastes of Georgian cuisine to your table. You will cook and learn from a Georgian who understands the perspectives and tastes of the cuisine, while advising on how to source specialty spices. Georgian cuisine is unique. Fresh herbs – cilantro, tarragon, mint, summer savory, celery – will move into your kitchen and brighten your life and table, providing enormous health benefits as well. Ground walnuts are used in many dishes, instead of oil, and you can even cook meat without adding any fat. There are lots of vegan dishes, including a range of cold vegetable dishes (pkhali) with walnuts, fresh herbs and exotic spices from the Silk Road. If you guys like this video, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with your family and friends! The more people we can reach, the more we can spread the pleasures of Georgian Cuisine. Thank you! Find many more Georgian recipes on Tamada's Table YouTube channel. For more about Georgian food, wine and me…… Official Website: http://www.TamadasTable.com Official Facebook Page:   / tamadas-table-275255196316374   Instagram:   / tamadastable   For inquiries, contact us at [email protected]