Beetroot: Why you should give it a shot
What's the story
The vibrant magenta of beetroot is more than just eye candy - it's a sign of serious nutritional prowess.
This root veggie is a versatile star in the vegan kitchen, shining in everything from salads to surprisingly scrumptious desserts.
Packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, beetroot brings a burst of color, flavor, and health to your plate.
Hummus Twist
Beetroot hummus for a colorful spread
Take the classic hummus to the next level by adding roasted beetroot for a vibrant, nutritious, and delicious spread.
Just blend one large roasted beet with two cups of cooked chickpeas, garlic cloves, tahini, lemon juice, and spices to taste.
This creamy dip with its stunning pink hue is perfect for parties or as a healthy everyday snack.
Smoothie boost
Energizing beetroot smoothie
Kickstart your morning with a vibrant and energizing beetroot smoothie that perfectly balances the sweetness of fruits with the earthy undertones of beets.
Simply blend one small cooked beetroot, one banana, half a cup of frozen berries, one tablespoon of chia seeds, and almond milk until smooth.
This antioxidant-rich smoothie is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nutrient powerhouse. Enjoy!
Burger Delight
Vegan beetroot burgers
If you are searching for a filling meal option that doesn't include meat or eggs, consider preparing vegan beet burgers.
Combine grated beetroot with cooked quinoa or brown rice, black beans, finely chopped onions, garlic, and spices of your choice.
Shape into patties and bake or fry until they are crispy on the outside.
Enjoy on whole grain buns with your preferred toppings for a delicious vegan meal.
Salad refresh
Roasted beet salad with orange dressing
A delicious and easy salad starts with roasting cubes of beetroot until they're nice and tender.
Throw them in a salad bowl with some mixed greens, orange segments, walnuts, and crumbled tofu feta cheese.
Whisk up a zesty orange vinaigrette with fresh orange juice, olive oil, mustard, salt, and pepper, and drizzle it all over.
This salad is a symphony of textures and flavors. Enjoy!
Sweet surprise
Decadent beet chocolate cake
Amaze your friends and family by baking a super moist chocolate cake with a secret ingredient: pureed beetroots! The beets add moisture without significantly changing the flavor.
Just mix pureed beets with flour, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, baking soda, baking powder, salt, coconut oil, almond milk, and vinegar to create this unique dessert.
The result is so decadently delicious, no one will believe there's beet in it!