No more beets

I really wanted to have one more beet recipe for this month.  But, unfortunately, I'm all out of beet ideas.  Honestly, the easiest and simplest way to prepare beets (which is still yummy) is steamed in a steamer.  Dab a little butter if you like, or sprinkle with olive oil or splash with lemon juice.  That's all you need.

I'll be back soon with more healthy recipes, so please, visit again.

Thanks for looking!

Roasted Beets with Broccoli

Roasted Beets with Broccoli

3 cups organic beets
3 cups organic broccoli
1/2 onion
3 garlic cloves
4 tbsp olive oil

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.  Peel and chop the beets and place them in a small roasting pan, or baking dish.  Chop the broccoli and onion, placing them on top of the beets.  Mince or crush the garlic, and mix it with olive oil.  Drizzle oil over the vegetables, cover and bake for 60 minutes.

Borscht

Anyone who knows me must have known I'd make a borscht recipe as soon as I mentioned beets!  Soups and muffins seem to be my specialties.  I'm learning that about myself.  Maybe because they're easy?  I'm the first to admit I'm no chef.  So, please, don't expect anything spectacular.  However, you can expect easy, healthy recipes made from ingredients that you probably have around your house.  And sometimes my recipes do turn out pretty tasty.  This borscht happens to be one of them.  I do enjoy this soup.  I hope you do too.

Borscht

6 cups water
1 tsp sea salt
4 cups organic carrots, chopped
1 cup organic celery, chopped
4 cups organic beets, diced
1 organic tomato, diced
1 cup organic parsnips, chopped
2 tbsp organic butter
1 cup organic onion, diced
2 cups organic cabbage, shredded
1 cup fresh organic dill
organic cream (optional)

Boil water, sea salt, carrots, celery, beets, tomato and parsnips in a large pot.  Reduce to medium heat and cover, stirring occasionally. 

Meanwhile, heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and add onion and cabbage.  Saute for 5 - 10 minutes, or until soft.

Add the onion, cabbage and dill to the soup and simmer for another 10 - 20 minutes.  Serve with a spoonful of organic cream drizzled on top, if desired.

More beets coming soon

I am falling behind schedule with my recipes!  I have been busy and unfortunately, I don't always find the time for blogging.  However, I will be posting more recipes soon.  I hope you will visit again.

Beet Salad

I am very pleased to report that this salad is delicious!  It is absolutely vibrant with color and taste.

Beet Salad

3 organic beets
Olive oil
2 organic carrots, shredded
1/2 organic cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup organic snap peas or snow peas (tips removed)
Leaf lettuce
Feta cheese

Dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 organic lemon (juice of)
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp ground mustard
1 organic garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp honey

Brush the beets with olive oil and bake them at 400 degrees F for 45 minutes.  Allow them to cool and then slice them into strips.  Prepare the carrots, cucumber and peas and mix them in a bowl with the beets.  Combine all dressing ingredients and whisk until well blended.  Add the dressing to the vegetables and stir.  Serve over a bed of leaf lettuce and top with feta cheese.

Beets

Spring is a great time for cleansing!  Cleansing eliminates toxins from your body and rejuvenates your overall health.  Beet roots are a great liver cleanser and are high in iron, potassium, niacin, copper and vitamin C.  Beet greens are also good, but I am only going to post recipes of beet roots.  Did you know eating beet roots is also a great way to test your digestive transit time?  After eating some beets, watch for signs of them in your bowel movements.  You should see them within 24 hours.  If you don't see them for a few days, that's a sign that your digestion is slow.

I'll be posting my first beet root recipe within the next week, so be sure to visit soon!