Original beetroot dishes: chips, stewed and in drinks

People are divided into two types: those who love beets and those who hate them for some reason. Although it has a rather unusual taste and flavor, it is still worth including beets in your diet, as they can be used to make delicious snacks, salads, or stews. Moreover, the beetroot season is currently in its active phase and you need to use this vegetable to the maximum.

The FoodOboz editorial team has prepared a selection of original beetroot dishes that are worth cooking.

Beetroot chips

Ingredients:

• Beets - 5 pcs.
• Vegetable oil - to taste
• Spices - to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Cut the beets into chips. Rinse under running water and dry.
2. Put the chips on a baking sheet. Put them in the oven for 20 minutes at 165 degrees.
3. Turn the chips over to the other side and bake for another 20 minutes.

Polish stewed beetroot chips

Ingredients:

• Boiled beets - 1 kg
• Flour - 1.5 tbsp. 
• Pork fat - 2 tbsp.
• Sugar - 1 tbsp.
• Lemon juice - 2 tbsp.
• Salt, pepper - to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Peel and grate the beets on a coarse grater. Place in a cauldron or saucepan and cover with water. Put on fire and simmer until soft.
2. Heat the lard in a frying pan over medium heat and add the flour. Mix well. Simmer until a light nutty flavor appears.
3. Add the roast to the beets, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add another 100 ml of water and simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes.

Best served with pork or goose.

Beetroot fruit drink

Ingredients:

• Beets - 200 g
• Sugar - 100 g
• Water - 1 liter
• The juice of one lemon

Method of preparation:

1. Wash and peel the beets. Grate on a coarse grater. Squeeze out the juice.
2. Pour hot water over the squeezed grated beets. Bring to a boil over medium heat and then cook for another 10-20 minutes.
3. Add lemon juice, sugar, and squeezed beet juice. Bring to a boil.
4. Cool and strain the fruit drink. Serve with ice.