Love beetroot? You'll enjoy these dishes
Beetroot is a versatile root vegetable that can be used in various African dishes. Known for its vibrant color and earthy flavor, beetroot can be a healthy addition to your diet. It is rich in essential nutrients such as folate, manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Adding beetroot to your meals can not only enhance the taste but also boost the nutritional value of your diet.
Beetroot salad with citrus dressing
A refreshing beetroot salad with citrus dressing makes for a delightful combination of flavors. Boil or steam the beetroots until tender and slice them thinly. Toss the slices with orange segments and a dressing made from lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The citrus dressing complements the natural sweetness of beetroot while adding a zesty kick to the dish.
Spicy beetroot stew
Spicy beetroot stew is a hearty meal option that combines the earthy flavor of beetroots with aromatic spices. Saute onions, garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder in oil until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes and peeled cubed beetroots to the pot along with vegetable broth. Simmer until the beetroots are tender. Season with salt and chili powder for an extra kick.
Beetroot hummus dip
Beetroot hummus dip adds a colorful twist to the classic chickpea-based spread. Blend cooked chickpeas with boiled beetroot chunks until smooth. Add tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and pepper for flavoring before blending again into creamy perfection! Serve this vibrant dip alongside pita bread or fresh vegetables as an appetizer or snack option.
Roasted beetroot wedges
Roasted beetroot wedges make for an easy-to-prepare side dish that goes well with any main course. Simply cut peeled raw beetroots into wedges like potato fries. Toss them in olive oil mixed with rosemary sprigs (or thyme leaves if preferred) before roasting at high temperature (around 200 degrees Celsius) until crispy on edges yet soft inside (about 30 minutes).