The rosy beet adds a vibrant dash of colour and earthy aroma to an array of dishes from salads and soups to burgers and pastas.
This root vegetable with its distinctive purpley-pink colour is definitely worth highlighting in any seasonal menu. While pre-cooked beets are available all year round, it's worth making the most of fresh beetroot when it's at its best – right now!
Beetroot will brighten up any plate and deliver a nutritional boost as well. The superfood is packed with vitamins and minerals while being low in calories and fat. Little wonder that legend has it that eating beets was the secret behind the Greek goddess Aphrodite's ageless beauty.
Regardless of their supposed aphrodisiac qualities, talk of which dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times, there's a lot to love about this earthy vegetable. Beetroot lends itself equally well to savoury and sweet dishes, and can be prepared raw or roasted in the oven. If you prefer to get your nutrients in liquid form, try a delicious mocktail with beetroot juice.
The Falstaff team wishes you lots of fun and the best of luck in the kitchen!
