Beetroot! ❤️🥬 A beautiful root vegetable that’s earthy, sweet, and packed with nutrients. It’s incredibly versatile — delicious roasted, boiled, pickled, juiced, or even baked into desserts.
Here’s a quick guide to everything beetroot:
🌱 About Beetroot
Beetroot (or simply “beets”) is the edible root of the beet plant. It comes in colors like deep red, golden yellow, and even candy-striped (Chioggia).
🧪 Nutritional Highlights (per 100g cooked beetroot)
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Calories: ~44
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Fiber: 2–3 g
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Vitamin C: 6% DV
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Folate (B9): 20% DV
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Potassium: 9% DV
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Nitrates: May help lower blood pressure and boost endurance
🍽️ Common Ways to Enjoy Beetroot
🥗 1. Roasted Beets
Method:
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Wash and trim beets (leave a bit of stem to avoid bleeding).
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Wrap in foil or place in a baking dish.
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Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 40–50 min until tender.
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Peel and slice.
Tastes great with: Goat cheese, walnuts, arugula, balsamic glaze.
🧃 2. Beetroot Juice or Smoothie
Blend 1 beetroot with orange, apple, carrot, and a splash of lemon.
→ Energizing, earthy, and naturally sweet.
🥣 3. Beetroot Soup (Borscht)
Classic Eastern European dish:
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Sauté onions, garlic, and carrots.
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Add grated beets, broth, and a splash of vinegar or lemon.
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Simmer until tender.
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Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and dill.
🧀 4. Beetroot Salad
Toss roasted beet cubes with feta, spinach, toasted nuts, and vinaigrette.
🍰 5. Beetroot in Baking
Pureed beets add moisture, color, and sweetness to chocolate cakes, muffins, or brownies.
🧊 6. Pickled Beets
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Slice cooked beets and pack in jars with vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices.
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Let sit at least 24 hours.
Great for sandwiches, salads, or snacking.
💡 Tips
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Wear gloves when peeling to avoid red-stained hands.
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Save beet greens! They’re edible — sauté them like spinach.
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For a milder flavor, use golden or striped beets.
Would you like me to give you a recipe for roasted beet and goat cheese salad (a restaurant-style favorite)?
