The perfect change from classic leaf salads: A vegan beet salad. Whether in summer or winter, this salad always works! Not only do we have a delicious recipe for you, but we'll also show you what's behind the superfood tuber beet who should avoid it and what different ways you can eat it.
Our recipe for you: Vegan beet salad
Beet is not everyone's cup of tea, as some people don't like the earthy, sometimes slightly "musty" taste. However, in our recipe we add through the apple one fruity sweetness which rounds off the whole thing nicely, as do the crunchy pieces of nut. And so with the vegan beet salad a great little dish that can be served as a side dishbut also as a healthy snack snack. Have fun cooking!
Preparation time: 5 min.
Preparation time: 10 min.
Total time: 15 min.
Cuisine/Origin: German
Ingredients (4 portions):
4 tubers beet (cooked)
250g vegan grill cheese
1 apple (tart)
2 tbsp peanuts
1 handful of pecan nuts
1 handful of cranberries
2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
organic lemon
Fresh parsley
Olive oil
½ tsp agave syrup
salt
pepper
1 tsp paprika powder
Preparation:
- First wash the apple and cut into small cubes about 1.5 cm thick together with the beetroot
- Next, cut the vegan grill cheese into small pieces and season with a little olive oil, paprika powder, salt and pepper
- Now place the grill cheese in a preheated pan and fry on all sides until golden brown, then set aside and leave to cool
- Then place the peanuts and pecan nuts in a pan without oil and toast a little
- Next, place all the ingredients in a bowl and season with olive oil, lemon juice, ½ tablespoon, salt and pepper
- Finally, arrange on a plate and top with fresh parsley
- Enjoy your meal!
Nutritional values (per portion):
560 kcal
34g carbohydrates
26g protein
24g fat
Recipe video:
What's behind the superfood tuber beet
Beet, also known as beet, has from September to Marchalthough an early variety is already available in late summer. You can buy beet in the supermarket or at any weekly market. Make sure that the beetroot is not too big and thick, as it could be woody. The following applies: the smaller, the more tender.
Did you know that beetroot is also available in different colors available? In addition to the deep red beetroot, white and yellow varieties are also known. This gives your salad a great color variation! In terms of taste, these differ only slightly from beetroot, they are slightly sweeter.
That's why beet is so healthy
The superfood tuber beet is rich in vitamin B, potassium, iron and folic acid. As a result, it has a blood-purifying effect, deacidifies the body, lowers high blood pressure and stimulates your metabolism. The secondary plant substances also strengthen your immune system and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Especially raw or as a juice pressed the nutrients are well preserved and you can make the most of the healthy effects of beetroot. But also cooked the beetroot is still very healthy for you!
Do you want to make your diet healthier in the long term? Lay the foundations for a healthier and more conscious lifestyle with a 3, 5 or 7 days juice cleanse. The vegan beet salad is perfect as a healthy recipe for a healthy everyday diet according to your juice cleanse.
Who beet is not suitable for
While most adults can tolerate it without any problems People who have kidney problems or are prone to forming kidney stonesthe beetroot better not eat raw. The superfood tuber beet contains a lot of oxalic acid, which inhibits your body's absorption of calcium. However, it is possible to cook the tuber, as this significantly reduces the oxalic acid content.
Children too should only eat raw beet in moderationbecause the harmless nitrate contained in the beetroot can turn into nitrite if stored incorrectly. This substance is harmless to adults in small quantities, but in infants and small children it can hinder the transportation of oxygen in the blood. Pregnant women should also on the consumption of nitrate-rich vegetables abstain.
Consumption options - beet is so versatile
In general, you can store beet well and for a long time, but it is important to store it in a dark, dry and cool place. Raw beetroot is not suitable for freezing; it should be cooked beforehand.
In a delicious dish you can use the Beet in raw and cooked form use. Do you prefer a milder tastethen cook the beet first for 30-40 minutes in boiling salted water cooked. Adding a little vinegar or lemon juice to the cooking water will make them even more aromatic. When cooking the beetroot, it is important that you cook the beetroot with the skin intact, otherwise the beet will "bleed" and lose its bright color. After cooking, you can rinse the beet with cold water and then easily remove the skin with a knife. Use disposable gloves when doing this, as the beetroot juice is very staining. Tip: If something does go wrong, you can safely remove the red stains from your hands with lemon juice.
Also raw Beet tastes excellentsliced wafer-thin and marinated as a carpaccio, for example.
Beet is also available as ready-cooked and vacuum-packed to buy. You no longer need to cook them and can use the superfood tuber straight away.
Frequently asked questions about beet:
How do you peel beet?
Use a sharp knife, preferably not serrated. A serrated knife would severely damage the flesh of the beetroot. The juice would leak out and stain everything red. Use a peeler and remove the skin from the bulb strip by strip.
When is fresh beet available?
In Germany, beet is a classic winter vegetable. The new harvest comes from September on the market and is available until spring. But also in the summertime the beet is now fresh available.
Can you eat beet every day?
Eating beet every day can help reduce the accumulation of Reduce fat in your liver. This is due to betaine, which is otherwise only found in spinach and quinoa. This means that beet not only promotes liver function, it also reduces the cholesterol and reduces also the liver size.
Is too much beet harmful?
The superfood tuber beet contains many great ingredients as well as oxalic acid. If you eat too much of it, it can cause kidney stones. The acid also makes it difficult for your body to absorb calcium. Cooking beet reduces its oxalic acid content.