When we talk about a rational and healthy diet, beets are a must-have product, which is good to be included in our menu or diet.
It belongs to the so-called superfoods and this is by no accident. Such an honorable place is assigned to it, because of its healing and nutritional qualities.
Beets are rich in vitamins C, A, PP, B1, B2, B5, B6, B9 and also contain many valuable minerals, antioxidants, flavonoids and carotenoids, folic acid, healthy sugars, proteins and carbohydrates.
This very well known root vegetable is consumed raw for juices, grated in beet salads and it is also consumed roasted or boiled.
It is most widely consumed roasted, because of the many different flavor combinations, which can be made.
To truly experience and enjoy roasted beets, we need to know how to flavor them and what they go best with.
First of all, this vegetable loves the company of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and nuts, such as walnuts or pecans. Apple or white balsamic vinegar can also be used instead of lemon juice.
In salads, vegetable spreads, cold soups or casseroles, beets are a great addition and complement the taste with aromatic cheeses - goat cheese, sheep milk cheese, Parmesan cheese. They contrast beautifully with their slightly sweet taste.
Black pepper and cumin are suitable as additional spices of beets, but in very delicate, small quantities, which are enough to just hint its taste and so that it isn't too intrusive.
Parsley, celery leaves and dill are used as fresh spices for flavoring beets.
Also suitable for the root vegetable are some seeds such as sesame seeds, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. To add flavor to roasted beets, they must be lightly roasted.
I'm sure that with these suggestions for flavoring roasted beets you will create your favorite combination and in the future you will include it more often in your daily menu.
Good luck and enjoy!
