Dinner ideas
5 beetroot dinners beyond salad
Beetroot can carry dinner in roasted wedges, lentils, soup, pasta or grains. Pair its earthy sweetness with acid, beans, yogurt or a salty finish.
beetroot
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Buying guides
How to choose beetroot that is sweet, not woody
Look for firm beetroot with unbroken skin and a dense feel. Small or medium roots are easier to cook evenly, while very large roots may have a coarser centre.
Storage and keeping
How to keep cooked beetroot from drying out
Cooked beetroot dries from its cut surfaces. Cool it whole when possible, store it covered, and add oil, yogurt or vinaigrette close to serving.
Buying guides
Raw vs cooked beetroot: which is more useful?
Raw beetroot is useful when you want crunch and colour. Cooked beetroot is easier to eat, easier to season and better when the root needs to carry a warm dinner.
Cooking technique
Why beetroot stains everything except the flavour
Beetroot’s red-purple pigments are water-soluble enough to travel through juice, dressing and damp hands. The flavour stays earthy, so use acid, salt and creamy partners to give it shape.