18 recipes you just can't beet
BEETROOT: The ultimate all weather favourite – roast them in winter for a hearty meal or shave them raw in summer and toss them in a bright salad. Their earthy sweetness, brilliant colour and versatility ensure that any dish you add them to will simply burst with flavour.
A FEW COOKING TIPS:
- When preparing beetroot you may want to wear gloves, as the colour will stain your hands.
- If a recipe calls for cooked beetroot, try roasting them to concentrate the flavour.
- Leave the skin on when roasting as it prevents the juices from running out, the skins will slip right off after cooking.
18 OF THE BEST BEETROOT RECIPES TO TRY NOW!
Venison hot dog with beetroot relish
Spiced chicken liver pâté with beetroot jelly
Spelt bread with beetroot hummus
Roasted beetroot with pomegranate, basil & balsamic vinegar
Radish, cauliflower and beetroot piccalilli with baked goats cheese
Korean sticky stir-fried chicken with beetroot onion pickle
Hot smoked salmon and candy striped beetroot salad with a berry and maple dressing
Homemade pickled beetroot with gorgonzola and hazelnuts
Harissa-roasted lamb with pomegranate and minted beetroot
Goat's cheese, chicory and beetroot salad with a maple walnut dressing
Chipotle and avocado burgers with beetroot coriander slaw
Beetroot baba ghanoush
Beetroot and parmesan bake
Balsamic-roasted beetroot with yoghurt
Baby beetroot raita with watercress salad
Apple-and-beetroot raita
Roast garlic and beetroot salad
A FEW GREAT PAIRING IDEAS THAT AREN'T GOAT CHEESE:
Nuts - crushed walnuts or almonds complete the earthy flavour profile of beetroot.
Apples - these 2 winter favourites play very well together.
Dijon mustard - sharp and tangy mustard pairs delightfully with beetroot.
Citrus - beetroot has sweetness to it and when that sweetness is offset by the acidity of citrus, you are left with intense flavour.
Fennel - aromatic fennel deepens the flavour of beetroot significantly.