A tasty beetroot dish - the perfect cold salad, or served warm with quinoa and mint.
A quick look at the health benefits of eating beets show that they are an amazing food. They are great for lowering blood pressure, a source of B vitamin folate for pregnant women and the betaines contained in beet juice are a stimulant for liver function.
Ingredients
3 Tbs Olive Oil
300gm Baby Beetroots – unpeeled, halved
Sea salt
Cracked Pepper
3 Tbs each Balsamic Vinegar & Caramelized Balsamic Vinegar (aka a balsamic reduction)*
80g Feta Cheese (optional)
Method
Pre-heat oven to 220C. Place baby beetroot in a roasting tray, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender (approx 20-30 minutes).
Drizzle with both balsamic vinegars.
Serve hot or cold, with some local feta on top if desired)
*this ingredient is not Tasmanian, for a100% Tasmanian option try making a reduction or apple cider vinegar and honey.