5 Interesting ways to include beetroot in the daily diet
Most people share a love hate relationship with beetroots and if you too are one of them, then here are some interesting recipe ideas to enjoy this root vegetable and add the goodness of beetroots to your daily diet.Beetroot Salad
Create a vibrant salad by combining grated raw beetroot with ingredients like baby spinach, crumbled feta cheese, walnuts, and a balsamic vinaigrette. The combination of beetroot with cheese and crunchy nuts makes for a delightful salad.
- Beetroot Smoothie
Add a nutritional boost to your morning smoothie by including cooked and peeled beetroot. Blend it with other fruits like berries, bananas, honey, greek yoghurt and enjoy a hearty smoothie. - Beetroot Hummus
Add nutrition to your regular hummus by adding roasted or steamed beetroot. Blend it with chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, garlic and salt. Serve this with pita bread and chips. - Beetroot Chips
Slice raw beetroot thinly, toss the slices in a bit of olive oil, and sprinkle with your choice of seasoning like sea salt, black pepper or red chili flakes. Bake them in the oven until they become crisp. Beetroot chips are a nutritious and satisfying alternative to potato chips. - Beetroot Soup
Beetroot soup is not only nutritious but also visually appealing. You can make a creamy beetroot soup by simmering diced beetroot with onions, garlic, and vegetable broth. Allow this mixture to cool down, blend it together with cream. Season with herbs and spices like dill or cumin and enjoy.