Beetroot

[Salinda]

Please can anyone give me advice about beetroot. I am due to get a bunch in my organic box tomorrow. if I had thought about it I would have asked for a substitution but it is too late now. Should I give it away?

 

[Natalie123]

Hi Salinda, glad you asked this, I was wondering what to do with it only yesterday and was thinking of asking on here too. I love beetroot with salads, but it would be nice to find something else to do with it!

 

[cherrypie]

A great recipe here if you like it roasted.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/roastbeetroot_72797

 

[Natalie123]

Sounds yummy and really easy too 🙂

 

[Catwoman76]

A great recipe here if you like it roasted.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/roastbeetroot_72797

I absolutely LOVE beetroot, I will have a look at the reciepe as I am going to be given fresh beetroot from an allotment soon, yummy Sheena

 

[evilcat]

Have you thought about turning it into juice? Assuming you have a juicer or a blender

My other half just bought a juicer and I've discovered that beetroot makes a nice drink and has no impact on my bg levels...

 

[Pigeon]

I'm having a similar beetroot crisis, father-in-law gave us 6 massive ones last week!

I made a nice risotto tonight, you cook it (10 mins in microwave with a few tablespoons of water) then chop it and roast it. Make a risotto with shallots and garlic and red wine, fold in the roast beetroot and top with cooked broad beans and goats cheese.

It took a while, but it was Yummy!

I also tried making a salad like a coleslaw -grate it raw with carrot and chopped onions and mix up with mayo - looks a bit pink but tastes nice!

have fun cooking!