Author Topic: what to do with Beetroot (Read 8889 times)

Hot_Potato · « **Reply #20 on:** August 16, 2005, 23:02:49 »

ooops - should have said 'Flowerlady'..... :-[

kcarlisle · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2005, 12:11:08 »

Try bbc.co.uk/food/recipes - they have a great collection of recipes and you can search by ingredient. Beetroot soup with feta sounds great! Does anyone know how long you can keep raw beetroot in the fridge? Is that the best place to store it?

Lazybones · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2005, 12:23:04 »

I managed to convert OH with roasted beetroot and potatoes with thyme and olive oil last night. All chucked in together. Convert him into what you might ask ;) Can't believe it was that easy. Wonder if it put's him off when he makes a trip to the little boys room - forgot to mention about that ;D

For lunch today I have cold leftovers and will mix fromage frais in with it. Yum.

wardy · « **Reply #23 on:** August 17, 2005, 12:34:29 »

I should think you did! Sounds like a gourmet feast :)

If you eat too much it does have an unfortunate side effect ;D

Don't tell him, see if he mentions it :)

Lazybones · « **Reply #24 on:** August 17, 2005, 12:43:52 »

Believe me Wardy, I will soon know about it. He will think something major has happened and will go on about it for days. Bless him ;)

beejay · « **Reply #25 on:** August 17, 2005, 14:20:13 »

Is it not one of those that some do & some don't, like asparagus?

Lazybones · « **Reply #26 on:** August 17, 2005, 14:50:34 »

I'll let you know by tommorrow as I will definitely be made aware of it. ;D

Obelixx · « **Reply #27 on:** August 17, 2005, 15:23:44 »

Madhur Jaffrey did a great recipe for beetroot with onions in her first BBC series on Indian cooking. It's spiced with cumin so earthy rather than hot but you can add chili to taste. They are very good cooked, then peeled and diced, mixed with cream and horseradish and served with meaty fish such as cod, salmon, mackerel..... You can do the same thing but add butter beans, top with grated cheese and bake till golden for a vegetarian supper and I have a recipe for beetroot and orange cake which I have yet to try.

Daisylover · « **Reply #28 on:** August 18, 2005, 10:54:52 »

Hi

Spent a few hours over the stove last night making the Beetroot chutney as suggested by Barrowbob. I'm really pleased with it as it is the first chutney I've ever made.

Will have to wait a few months to see what it is like but i am already imagining Christmas day with some chutney, cheese and biscuits! yummy!
Feeling like I might be up for some jam making now, although I don't think that one strawberry and three blueberries will make very much (first year lottie owner).

daisymay · « **Reply #29 on:** August 18, 2005, 11:00:23 »

Quote from: Lazybones on August 17, 2005, 12:23:04

I managed to convert OH with roasted beetroot and potatoes with thyme and olive oil last night.Â

We had roast beetroot with our sunday dinner, was delicious. I had never had beetroot cooked before till this year, was the OH who converted me! I put it on a separate tray as I thought maybe the juices would run and stain the other veg, but needn't have bothered.

Lazybones · « **Reply #30 on:** August 18, 2005, 11:16:55 »

Fantastic Daisymay - glad it worked for you too. If you add fromage frais or yogurt to it when cold with potatoes then it goes a fantastic pink colour too (if you like that kind of thing). Makes a great summer salad or lunch just as it is. ;D

RosieM · « **Reply #31 on:** August 18, 2005, 14:18:35 »

Hi recipe people,

Beetroot gratin is a favourite of my lot, with cheesy breadcrumbs on top.

Really impressive colour as well!!

Rosie

wardy · « **Reply #32 on:** August 18, 2005, 17:02:50 »

I cooked a panful of beetroot up brown sugar and water the other day and am having it dipped in cider vinegar every time I open the fridge ;D I love it roasted too.

titchhagger · « **Reply #33 on:** August 18, 2005, 19:22:01 »

Hi, My wife and I bought a juicer, and one of the best drinks is raw beetroot with half a stick of celery and 4 sweet fruit, i.e apple or pear. Last night my daughter and I made beetroot chutney, if you are interested I will post the recipe

wardy · « **Reply #34 on:** August 18, 2005, 21:23:30 »

I got a juicer the other day but it;s so puny it's back in the box :( I got about a thimble full of juice from a flaming great bag of oranges :( Must make note to self to get better one ;D

beejay · « **Reply #35 on:** August 22, 2005, 14:52:59 »

Just came across www.lovebeetroot.co.uk

daisymay · « **Reply #36 on:** August 22, 2005, 15:02:59 »

Quote from: wardy on August 17, 2005, 12:34:29

If you eat too much it does have an unfortunate side effectÂ ;D

Know what you mean - freaked me out first time I went to the loo the next day! thought there was something wrong with me.... if we are talking about the same side effect that is....... :o :-[

daisymay · « **Reply #37 on:** August 22, 2005, 15:04:47 »

Quote from: beejay on August 22, 2005, 14:52:59

Just came across www.lovebeetroot.co.uk

great website! Converted my parents and two of their friends to roast beetroot and steamed beetroot leaves last night. They were all very impressed!

flowerlady · « **Reply #38 on:** August 22, 2005, 18:07:57 »

Have been reading the website, love the idea of being 'in the pink' - through and through!!! ;D

Of course you can always try drinking them, found this:-

4* fo energy, detox, immunity boostskin, and 3* for digestion:-

Blend:- 2 beetroot
2 carrots
1 apple
1 orange
1 stick celery
1/2 inch ginger root.

Cheers ............. ;)

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Author Topic: what to do with Beetroot (Read 8889 times)