Beets are one of those vegetables that often go unnoticed in the market or in the refrigerator. Sometimes, its intense red color and its peculiar aroma can create some confusion when introducing it into a recipe. However, this unknown product has a lot to offer both nutritionally and gastronomically. Now, Bene Bono The company that saves organic and imperfect fruits and vegetables, offers a series of recipes where this seasonal ingredient is the protagonist.
It is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Its health benefits include reducing blood pressure, cholesterol and inflammation, strengthening the immune system and preventing anemia. In addition, it contains nitrates that are converted into nitric oxide in the body, which improves blood flow and physical performance.
But this vegetable is not only good for the body, but also for the palate. Thanks to its sweet and earthy flavor, it combines perfectly with other ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, cereals and legumes. It can be consumed raw, cooked, roasted, pickled or blended. And it can also be used to prepare everything from salads, soups and creams to hamburgers, cakes and juices.
Some of the vegan recipes with beets:
- Burgers : These are 100% vegan burgers made with grated beets, oats, nuts and spices. They can be accompanied with vegan bread, lettuce, tomato and vegan yogurt sauce.
- Tropical rolls: original rice paper rolls filled with cooked beet, mango, avocado, carrot and cilantro. They can be served with a peanut and lime sauce.
- Beetroot cream: a hot or cold cream made with cooked beetroot, tomato, onion and olive oil. It is an easy and healthy recipe that can be served with sweet corn or seeds on top.
- nori sushi: a vegan sushi made with brown rice, cooked beet cut into thin slices, cucumber, carrot and avocado. It can be served with soy sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger.
- Millet and beet koftas: tasty vegan meatballs made with cooked millet, grated beets, onion, garlic and cumin. They can be served with tomato sauce and vegan yogurt.
- Ravioli with yogurt and hazelnuts: homemade ravioli stuffed with beets and vegan cheese, with a soy yogurt sauce and toasted hazelnuts.
- Beet and grapefruit juice: a refreshing juice full of vitamins and antioxidants that is prepared with raw beets, grapefruits, oranges and ginger.
These are just some of the numerous culinary alternatives offered by this unknown vegetable. A vegetable with a high nutritional potential and very versatile when combined with other ingredients.
