Source: Beataaldridge, AdobeStockDelicious and healthy beetroot is simply indispensable in a daily diet. Moreover, it's so vibrant – an ideal ingredient for preparing all sorts of appetizers, salads, side dishes, or soups. We're sharing 20 original beetroot recipes that practical homemakers will appreciate!
1. Stewed Beetroot in Tomato Sauce
Source: receptmult.ruA very light side dish for meat and poultry.
You will need: 800 g beetroot, 1-2 onions, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 100 ml water, vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Grate the beetroot on a coarse grater and finely chop the onion and garlic. Sauté the onion in vegetable oil until translucent, add the tomato paste, stir, and fry for another 1 minute. Add the beetroot, pour in the water, and season to taste. Simmer everything together for 15-20 minutes, covered, over low heat.
2. Beetroot Jam
Source: pinterest.comUnusual and quite simple to prepare, yet incredibly delicious.
You will need: 800 g beetroot, 1.5 kg sugar, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Boil the beetroot until semi-cooked and grate it finely. Blanch the lemon with boiling water. Grate half of the lemon, and squeeze the juice from the other half. Mix everything with sugar, bring to a boil, and simmer for about 1 hour over low heat. Seal the jam in sterilized jars for winter storage.
3. Rice with Beetroot
Source: dzen.ruAn impressive and quick side dish for the whole family.
You will need: 200 g rice, 150 g beetroot, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2-3 sprigs of herbs, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Chop and sauté the onion until translucent, add the grated beetroot, and fry for another 5-7 minutes, stirring. Add the rinsed rice, season, and pour in about 300 ml of boiling water, just enough to slightly cover the grains. Cook everything together until done, covered, over low heat, and finally, stir in the chopped garlic and herbs.
4. Beetroot Muffins with Walnuts
Source: cookpad.comIf you don't tell them, no one will even guess what they're made from.
You will need: 600 g cooked beetroot, 3 eggs, 150 ml vegetable oil, 250 g sugar, 350 g flour, 20 g baking powder, 150 g walnuts, 2 tsp ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar until fluffy. While continuing to whisk, gradually pour in the vegetable oil. Mix the dry ingredients and gradually incorporate them into the wet mixture, then fold in the grated beetroot and chopped walnuts. Pour the batter into muffin molds and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Beetroot Caviar with Onions and Carrots
Source: pinterest.comClassic vegetable caviar that can even be canned for winter.
You will need: 4 beetroots, 2 carrots, 2 onions, 2-3 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Boil the beetroot until semi-cooked and grate it. Finely chop the onion and garlic, grate the carrots, and sauté them in oil until soft. Add the beetroot and simmer everything for 20-25 minutes, covered, over low heat. If needed, add a little water. Season the finished caviar and let it steep for a while, covered.
6. Salad with Beetroot, Apples, and Walnuts
Source: mirtesen.ruOne of the most nutritious and delicious beetroot salads.
You will need: 2 beetroots, 2 apples, 50 g walnuts, 2 tsp sugar, lemon juice.
Preparation: Boil the beetroot, peel it, and grate it. Grate the apples as well, sprinkle with lemon juice, and mix with the beetroot. Chop the walnuts and sprinkle the salad with sugar to taste. Dress it with oil, sour cream, or yogurt.
7. Beetroot Pie with Prunes
Source: pinterest.comSuch an original pastry is sure to attract attention at the table!
You will need: 2 beetroots, 2 eggs, 200 g prunes, 200 g corn flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 tbsp sugar, 2 pinches salt.
Preparation: Grate the beetroot finely or blend it. Mix it with oil, sugar, salt, and egg yolks. Add the flour with baking powder, then fold in the chopped prunes. Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter. Bake the pie for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Beetroot Falafel
Source: dzen.ruFor convenience, use canned or pre-cooked chickpeas.
You will need: 600 g beetroot, 300 g cooked chickpeas, 1-2 onions, 2-3 cloves garlic, 4 sprigs cilantro, 150 g corn flour, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin, salt, spices.
Preparation: Wrap the beetroot in foil and bake for 1 hour in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Blend the chickpeas and beetroot until smooth. Finely chop and sauté the onion and garlic.
Chop the herbs, mix everything together, salt, and season. With wet hands, form the falafel and roll them in corn flour or other breading. Fry them in a pan or bake in the oven until golden brown.
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9. Beetroot Draniki (Pancakes)
Source: postila.ruPrepared using the same principle as any other vegetable pancakes.
You will need: 3 beetroots, 1 egg, 3 tbsp flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, spices.
Preparation: Grate the beetroot and thoroughly mix all ingredients. Spoon the pancakes onto a hot pan and fry them on both sides.
10. Salad with Beetroot and Chicken
Source: pinterest.comInstead of mayonnaise, you can also use thick plain yogurt for dressing.
You will need: 500 g chicken fillet, 4 beetroots, 100 g walnuts, 2 cloves garlic, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Wrap the beetroot and chicken fillet in foil, bake them in the oven until cooked at 200 degrees Celsius, then dice them. Mince the garlic and separately chop the toasted walnuts. Mix everything together and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
11. Beetroot Cream Soup
Source: healthpath.comServe it sprinkled with your favorite cheese. It's very tasty with goat or blue cheese.
You will need: 6 beetroots, 200 g cabbage, 2-3 onions, 15 ml olive oil, 2 tsp wine vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Peel and chop the beetroot, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Chop and sauté the onion until soft, add the shredded cabbage, and cover with water. Cook until the cabbage is tender, add the beetroot, and simmer everything together for 10-15 minutes over low heat. Blend the soup until smooth and adjust the taste with wine vinegar and spices.
12. Salad with Beetroot and Feta
Source: dzen.ruA wonderful recipe that you'll want to make again and again.
You will need: 4 beetroots, 100-150 g feta, 3 handfuls arugula, 50 g walnuts, 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, salt, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Wrap the beetroot in foil, bake for 1 hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius, then peel and dice it. Dice the feta in the same way. Toast the walnuts in a dry pan and chop them finely. Mix everything with arugula. Separately mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and spices. Drizzle the salad with this dressing and serve.
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13. Beetroot Cookies
Source: vkusnoinfo.ruThis recipe requires freshly squeezed beetroot juice.
You will need: 180 g butter, 3 tbsp milk, 10 tbsp beetroot juice, 120-150 g sugar, 500 g flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 100 g dried cranberries, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients. Add softened butter, milk, and beetroot juice, thoroughly knead the dough, and finally, fold in cranberries or other additions to taste.
Divide the dough into portions, roll into logs, wrap in plastic film, and refrigerate for half an hour. Then slice them into pieces, place on parchment paper, and bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes in the oven at 170-180 degrees Celsius.
14. Pickled Beetroot
Source: mirtesen.ruThese ingredients are enough for one liter jar.
You will need: 5 beetroots, 2 heads garlic, 1 bunch herbs, 200 ml wine vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, allspice peas, cloves, bay leaf.
Preparation: Boil the beetroot until cooked and cut it into large pieces. Separately prepare a marinade from wine vinegar, garlic, herbs, sugar, salt, and all spices. Simmer it for 2-3 minutes. Place all spices and additions from the marinade into a sterilized jar, add the beetroot, and pour in the marinade. Seal and store.
15. Cold Beetroot Soup (Svekolnik) with Kefir
Source: pinterest.comOne of the most classic beetroot soup recipes!
You will need: 700 g beetroot, 700 g cucumbers, 50 g dill, 50 g green onions, 3-4 cloves garlic, 2 L kefir, salt, spices.
Preparation: Grate the beetroot and cucumbers on a coarse grater. Mince the garlic, dill, and green onions. Mix, season, and pour cold kefir over the soup.
16. Beetroot Hummus
Source: AdobeStockIf you wish, you can add a few more walnuts.
You will need: 3 beetroots, 150 g chickpeas, 2-3 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp tahini, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, salt, spices.
Preparation: Soak the chickpeas overnight and boil until cooked. Roast or boil the beetroot. Place all ingredients in a blender and thoroughly blend the hummus until smooth.
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17. Chocolate Beetroot Cake
Source: pinterest.comServe it as is or cut into layers and spread with cream.
You will need: 200 g roasted beetroot, 3 eggs, 150 g butter, 50 ml vegetable oil, 100 g chocolate, 150 g flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp instant coffee, 1.5 tbsp cocoa, vanilla.
Preparation: Dissolve coffee in 50 ml of water. Chop chocolate with butter and melt them over a double boiler. Grate the roasted beetroot finely.
Whisk eggs until fluffy, mix all these ingredients, and pour in the vegetable oil. Separately mix the dry ingredients and combine both mixtures. Pour the batter into a mold and bake the cake for about 45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Vitamin Smoothie with Beetroot and Apples
Source: fotostrana.ruA refreshing and diet-friendly smoothie for those watching their figure.
You will need: 250 g apples, 100 g beetroot, 100 g cucumbers, 25 g celery stalk, 2 g ginger root.
Preparation: Peel and arbitrarily chop all ingredients. Blend the smoothie until smooth.
19. Creamy Beetroot Sauce
Source: vk.comPairs well with fish, meat, and various flatbreads.
You will need: 1 beetroot, 100 ml milk, 100 ml heavy cream, 15 g ginger root, 3-4 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Roast the beetroot, garlic, and ginger root in foil at 200 degrees Celsius. This will take 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size of the beetroot. Blend everything into a puree.
Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add spices, warm milk with cream, bring to a boil, and strain. Mix the creamy and beetroot mixtures and reduce the sauce to the desired thickness over low heat.
20. Beetroot Patties
Source: livejournal.comFor a healthier variation – bake them in the oven instead of frying in oil.
You will need: 600 g beetroot, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp sour cream, 4 tbsp semolina, salt, spices.
Preparation: Grate the beetroot, whisk the eggs, and thoroughly mix all ingredients. With wet hands, form the patties. Roll them in breading if desired and fry on both sides over medium heat.