Spiced Beetroot

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Ingredients

  • 3 beetroots
  • 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch ground paprika
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • Greek yogurt, to serve (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the unpeeled beetroots on a baking tray and bake in a moderate oven for 1 hour, or until tender when pierced with a skewer.
  2. Cool the beetroots until they are cool enough to handle, and wear gloves if you don't want to end up with beetroot-coloured hands! Peel and dice the beetroots. (see Note).
  3. Combine the diced beetroot with the remaining ingredients in a pan over a gentle heat, and toss for 4-5 minutes, or until heated through; and serve with a dollop of Greek yoghurt (optional).
  4. NOTE: If you'd like an easy recipe for making your own vegetable stock - my Vegetable Stock Recipe #135453 - start by saving the peel from the beetroots!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

259 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 7.5g 10% DV
Carbs 54.4g 20% DV
Fiber 15.9g 57% DV
Sugar 29.5g 59% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 60.5mg 3% DV
Potassium 1189.5mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 0.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1136mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 19.5mg 22% DV
Calcium 119.5mg 9% DV
Iron 7.5mg 42% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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