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Quick beetroot chutney

Quick beetroot chutney

This is great served on burgers or with grilled salmon or mackerel to cut through the richness
Macerating 1 hr 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Servings 6
Calories 56 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 long or 2 round shallots finely chopped
  • 1 red chilli finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp caster sugar
  • 4 tbsp gherkins diced
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds
  • 500 g cooked beetroot cut into 1 cm dice
  • a handful dill chopped

Instructions
 

  • Put the shallots, chilli, vinegar and sugar in a bowl. Stir and leave for 5 minutes until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, apart from the dill, stir well then leave to macerate for 1 hour. Stir in the dill and serve

Beetroot, apple and ginger juice

 

Beetroot, apple and ginger juice

Feel refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to go with this vibrant juice recipe, made with just three ingredients
Total Time 10 mins
Servings 2
Calories 74 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g beetroots peeled and quartered
  • 2 eating apples quartered
  • 2 thumb-sized pieces ginger

Instructions
 

  • Push the beetroots, apples and ginger through a juicer, or alternatively, chop the beetroot and apple, and whizz in batches with 300-350 ml of water in a high-powered blender until completely smooth, then strain through a fine sieve, really pushing it through. Pour into two glasses filled with ice.

Beetroot, Pomegranate & Parsnip Soup

This beautifully coloured soup is delicious served with a chunk of freshly baked bread. It’s vegan, but vegetarians and meat eaters are sure to love it too.

Beetroot, Pomegranate & Parsnip Soup

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp light olive oil
  • 75 g 3oz onion, finely chopped
  • 175 g 6oz carrots, diced
  • 150 g 5oz parsnips, thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 800 ml 1⅓ pints light stock
  • 350 g 12oz cooked beetroot (not in vinegar), sliced
  • 4 tsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 pomegranate
  • To garnish
  • 4 tbsp soya yogurt
  • 2 tbsp walnut pieces optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan and sweat the onion, carrot and parsnip for 5 mins until it starts to soften. Add the coriander and cook for a further 2 mins.
  • Add the stock and beetroot. Bring to the boil and then simmer for 20 mins, adding 2 tsp of dill for the last 2 or 3 mins.
  • Cut the pomegranate in half and extract the juice using a lemon squeezer. Blend the soup and add the juice to taste (up to 4 tbsp).
  • Garnish with the yoghurt, walnut pieces and remaining 2 tsp chopped dill. Serve with walnut bread or granary or rye rolls (bread is optional and not included in calorie/fat count).

Steak and Beetroot Salad

Serve your family a quick and easy dinner with this tasty beetroot salad with sizzling steak. At just 293 calories, it’s a great healthy option too, packed with protein, veg and nutritious seeds

Steak and Beetroot Salad

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp mixed seeds pumpkin, sunflower, sesame and linseed
  • Pinch of chilli powder or dried chilli flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed or olive oil
  • 250 g 8oz sirloin steak
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4-6 baby beetroot
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • Large handful of flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • Vinaigrette dressing
  • French bread to serve

Instructions
 

  • Heat a frying pan, add the seeds, with some chilli, if you like, and cook for about 1 min, until they start to toast and pop. Tip them into a bowl or on to kitchen paper.
  • Heat the pan again (or a griddle) over a high heat. Rub 1 tsp oil over the steak, season well and sear for 2-4 mins on each side, or to your liking (but we think this tastes better if the steak is medium-rare). Take off and leave on a chopping board, loosely covered, to rest for 5-10 mins.
  • Cut the beetroot into quarters and mix with the rest of the oil in a salad bowl. Halve, stone, peel and slice the avocado and add to the beetroot, along with the parsley leaves.
  • Thinly slice the steak and serve separately with the salad or tuck pieces of steak into the salad. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve with French bread.

Notes

Leaving the steak to rest after cooking makes it nice and juicy
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Beetroot Raita

Vibrant beetroot raita is a delicious dip that’s ready in 5 minutes. Just throw all of the ingredients into a bowl, mix and ta-dah, you’ve got a classic Indian dip for your onion bhajis or samosas.

Beetroot Raita

Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g cooked beetroot finely chopped
  • 1 green chilli finely chopped
  • 150 g pot natural yogurt
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp chopped mint

Instructions
 

  • Mix together all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until combined.

Notes

Leftovers? Cover in clingfilm and pop into the fridge. Use within 1-2 days.