Influx of Beetroot

mandragora_2

Tell them you're considering a different supplier, and would be sad to part ways, however, there's no point you having something you've tried many times and are not getting on with. They may well review their 'no substitutions' policy as you've been with them a good while and are good customers. Speak to someone senior enough to make a decision and who's going to want to keep you.


Or send the beetroot to me. I love fresh beetroot!

parsonswife8

Grate it and mix it with grated carrot.
Two parts carrot to one part beetroot.

valk_scot

I cut it into chunks and cook it in stews, like chunks of carrot and parsnip. It makes the sauce turn a rather dramatic rich brown, but it soaks up the flavours of the sauce very nicely.

I also just roast it in tinfoil in the oven, untill the skin slips off under the tap. Then slice and eat it as a hot vegetable, like you would carrots or turnip. It has a sweet and delicate taste like that.

Seakay

If you have a juicer then you could try juicing them raw with a bit of root ginger and then mixing the juice with orange juice. Very healthy and the ginger takes the edge of the earthiness.
You could make preserves with the beetroot and give them away as presents - pickled beetroot, chutney etc.
By the way, if you do end up eating your beetroot then don't panic when your p**h goes red!

shandyclover

I don't like beetroot eitheir.

The only time I've ever eaten and enjoyed it was at a party, the Lebanese hostess finely grated it raw, mixed it with garlic, lemon juice and thick yoghurt. Dip toasted pitta bread it it - yummy!

lostinrates

valk_scot wrote: »

I cut it into chunks and cook it in stews, like chunks of carrot and parsnip. It makes the sauce turn a rather dramatic rich brown, but it soaks up the flavours of the sauce very nicely. .

I love the sound of this. I can hardly wait to have stew next so I can try this!

we don't have any beef atm but having a pheasant stew soon so I think I'll try this in that! :j:j:j

mulled_wine

mmm beetroot. Yum!!

I used to boil it and serve it as if it were potatoes. Serve with cold meat/gammon.

Slice it into a cheese sandwich. Slice into a ham sandwich.

I also ate it like it was an apple. (cooked) But that was when I was pregnant... lol.

Judith_W

included in soup is a good idea. Esp if you are getting it in the winter. My fave is choc cake!

ceridwen

shandyclover wrote: »

I don't like beetroot eitheir.

The only time I've ever eaten and enjoyed it was at a party, the Lebanese hostess finely grated it raw, mixed it with garlic, lemon juice and thick yoghurt. Dip toasted pitta bread it it - yummy!

Another person here who isnt keen on beetroot - and I'm not a big cakemaker either (as I avoid sugar). But this recipe sounds like a possible idea for me - and the beetroot crisps might be another.

What is the method purlease for making beetroot crisps?:) (I DO like my "details" - so how thin, how long for, sprayed with oil or no?, etc).

catznine

parsonswife8 wrote: »

Grate it and mix it with grated carrot.
Two parts carrot to one part beetroot.

We do this but add orange juice, my dh doesn't like beetroot but loves this!