Creative Ways to Include Beetroot in your Diet

The vitamins and minerals packed in beetroot makes it a must have ingredient in our diet. However, not everyone likes the earthy taste of this vegetable. Apart from the vibrant color and the tangy earthy flavor, it is known to offer a variety of health benefits. This content will provide you some creative ways to include beetroot in your diet.

Beetroot is a vegetable that you will find in the kitchens of most households around the world. People discovered the benefits offered by this vegetable and have used it for a long time. It is rich in essential nutrients and is a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin B9 (folate), potassium, manganese, iron as well as vitamin C.

How to Incorporate Beetroot in your Diet?

There are many make-it-easy recipes and dishes you can make using beetroot. They are eye catchy for the kids, who will love to munch on it. Below mentioned are simple go-to recipes you can try at home:

1. Beetroot Juice

This is one of the most common and popular choices for many, especially people suffering from diabetes and weakness. Beetroot juice helps to start your day in a refreshing way. All you have to do is to simply blend the beets with the fruits and vegetables of your choice. Some of the best options are banana, apple or even red grapes with beetroot. When it comes to vegetables, you can use carrots, oranges and a pinch of mint leaves. This juice is not just nutrient dense, but also a great detox drink that you can have once a while. 

2. Beetroot Paratha

This is a very creative and eye catchy recipe that gives our traditional parathas a nutritional twist. It is great for kids and adults alike who do not like the raw taste of beetroot. Preparing these parathas is simple and hassle free. All you have to do is to grate it and mix it with wheat flour and different types of spices and herbs. You can roll out the dough and cook the parathas in an open pan. The dark pink - reddish parathas make a vibrant addition to your breakfast or lunch menu.

It is also a fun way to trick kids to eat beetroot.

3. Beetroot Salad

Salads will help you to start your day on a nutritious note. It also gives you an easy and refreshing feel. You can also add beetroot in your salad. All you have to do is to dice the it into small pieces and toss it with other veggies like salads, tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots. You can also use feta cheese for a rich texture. Drizzle some lemon juice, olive oil and sprinkle some salt to make a refreshing beetroot salad.

Beetroot or vegetable salad is already very popular in many cultures and healthcare trends. People use it for its rich and refreshing flavors and health benefits.

4. Borscht or Beetroot Soup

This beetroot soup recipe is inspired by Eastern European Cuisine. This soup is made by combining beetroot with different types of vegetables like carrot, cabbage and onion. It is a perfect healthy appetizer that can be served hot or cold in any weather conditions. It gives a filling feel and also enriches your body with essential nutrients. Here you can play around with the ingredients and try different options when you are preparing this soup.

5. Beetroot Curry

Although not known to many, you can make different types of curries using beetroot. Here you have to blend beetroot into a smooth paste and cook it with different types of spices. You can use cumin, turmeric and coriander to give a masaladar taste. Adding coconut milk or yogurt will take the curry to the next level and give it a rich, creamy texture. This curry goes well with roti or rice.

6. Beetroot Pickle

7. Beetroot Halwa

If you have a sweet tooth, beetroot halwa might become your next favorite. This delightful dessert is made by slow cooking the grated beetroot in milk with some basic ingredients. It is cooked with sugar and ghee in the milk and later garnished with nuts and cardamom. It can be a healthy treat for the taste buds and can be cooked during the festive seasons.

8. Baked Beetroot Chips

Last but not the least is the baked beetroot chips provided by Healthy Master. That’s right! You can enjoy the crunchiness of the traditional chips with a healthy twist. This crunchy and rightly spiced chips is made using beetroot puree and some simple ingredients. Unlike the traditional chips, these chips are baked to retain its flavor and nutritional value.

As this is a healthy chip variety, they are suitable for people of all age groups. You can give them to your kids without a worry.

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Conclusion

Incorporating beetroot in your diet can be fun and beneficial. It is also a versatile ingredient that can be blended with other health ingredients. From soups to appetizers to main desserts, you can include beetroot in any of your dishes. All you have to is to be a little creative and enjoy the amazing health benefits offered by this marvelous vegetable. 

As mentioned above, if you are looking for an option to incorporate healthy snacks in your diet routine, you can find some of the best provided by Healthy Master. There is a huge selection of nutritious snacks, dry fruits, seeds and berries to choose from.