I don’t like beetroot. It’s eerily like blood and though I love vampires in fiction, the whole red-stained fingers and surprises in the bathroom aren’t something I love. Before you turn the page, there is a BUT coming. But, sometimes, I stumble upon recipes and meals that turn things I don’t like into tolerable, maybe tasty things.
So, here are the 3 things you can do with beetroot that look good, taste good and most importantly, remove the scary part of beetroot.
Beetroot Relish
Perfect in sandwiches and burgers, this relish needs little preps and can all be put in one pot to cook. You’ll need finely chopped beetroot, chopped orange flesh, one orange rind, two bay leaves, brown sugar and one onion.
Ingredients
- White onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Beetroot, chopped
- Orange flesh, chopped
- Rind of 1 orange
- 2 bay leaves
- Brown sugar
Method
Brown onions in olive oil then add brown sugar, orange flesh and orange rind. Cook for 1 minute then add beetroot and bay leaves then leave to simmer for 25 minutes. Serve warm or cold.
Beetroot and Feta Salad
Who would have thought about this combination? Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, diced
- Salt & Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup of parsley
- 1 cup of feta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup of beetroot, cubed
Method
Combine lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper and mix well. Toss feta, parsley and beetroot cubes together in the vinaigrette and enjoy!
Beetroot Crisps
Listen, healthy crisps are crisps too! Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients
- Beetroot
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt to taste
Method
Finely slice beetroot mixed with a sprinkle of olive oil and salt, then baked slowly for 30 minutes at 180°C.
