Healthy Choice: Beetroot
Beetroot is highly nutritious yet low in calories. They are rich in minerals like calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and iron, as well as B-vitamins, vitamin C, and folic acid. The pigment betanin, which gives beets their characteristic color, is one of the secondary plant compounds with antioxidant properties. These compounds support the cardiovascular system and help prevent heart disease and high blood pressure. Additionally, the plant compounds help capture free radicals in the body.
Ingredients
Recipe: Beetroot with Mashed Potatoes
200 grams of beets
100 grams of potatoes
1 teaspoon of rapeseed oil
1 onion
A handful of fresh parsley
25 grams of butter
Salt
Preparation
Cook the beets and potatoes until soft.
In the meantime, finely chop the onion and sauté it with 1 tablespoon of rapeseed oil.
Grate the cooked beets, mash the potatoes, and mix in the grated beets, sautéed onions, and parsley.
Season with salt and stir in the butter.
Shelf Life
Best served fresh.