Servings
4
Ready In:
45 minutes
Good For:
Dinner/Entree
About This Recipe
By: Leah Roberts
Surprisingly enough, this was the very first time I have ever made Beets myself- and I was not disappointed! I had absolutely no knowledge on how to cook beets! So, if you are wondering “Why Beets?”, let me tell you.
Beets get a pretty bad rep outside of the vegan community- hence why I always thought they were gross until I actually tasted them. However, now that I have tried them, I think they are incredible!
I imagine most people knock on Beets simply by the way they look- and sound (like… what’s a beet?). Yeah, it’s not a very appealing name or appearance.
That being said, Beets are known to have some awesome health benefits. Besides the fact that it’s a low-calorie food packed with nutrients, it also has the ability to lower blood pressure, improve digestive health, have anti-cancer properties, and so much more!
Enough talk- Let’s dive right in!
- 4 Fresh Beetroots
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp Bragg Liquid Aminos
- 1 tsp fresh minced garlic
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Olive oil
- Salt & Pepper to taste
For My Sacred Potato Recipe:
- 3 medium-sized red potatoes
- ¼ cup Cashew Milk (or milk of your choosing)
- 2 tbsp vegan butter spread (I like to use Miyokos)
- 1 tbsp fresh garlic
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dill weed
- 1 tsp fresh parsley
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Get 2 medium saucepans of boiling water ready, with a sprinkle of salt in each. Wash and scrub your Potatoes and Beets well. Cut the potatoes into fourths.
Step 2
Cut the root stems off the Beets as close as possible to the Beet bulb- keep the Beet greens (we’ll need those!).
Add Beets whole, to one pot, and the cut potatoes into the other. Let boil for about 30 minutes.
Step 3
While the Beets & Potatoes are boiling, we’ll prepare the Beet Greens. Cut the Beet greens from the middle “midrib”. Wash and strain greens in warm water. Slice the greens as you would cut lettuce for a fresh salad!
Step 4
In medium frying pan, at high heat- , add 1/2 cup of water. Add a splash of Liquid Aminos, Garlic- fresh and powdered- and onion powder.
Bring to boil. Add Beet greens. Lower to a simmer. Cook these for about 20 minutes until cooked thoroughly.
Step 5
Remove Beets and Potatoes from heat. Drain. (it is normal for the Beet water will be discolored).
Mash potatoes in saucepan- Add the Milk, Butter, Garlic, Herbs & Seasonings. Stir until creamy- add more or less seasonings to taste.
Set aside on low heat.
Step 6
Peel away the Beet skin. I like to run them under cold water while i do this- the skin just rubs off. Slice bulbs in half. Then make thin slices in the halves.
In large frying pan, at medium heat- add Beets , red wine vinegar, Liquid Aminos, and all seasonings and herbs. Sautee with olive oil, until all liquids have been soaked through Beets. Usually about 10-25 minutes.
Step 7
Serve Beet Greens- you may need to use a straining spoon, as there should be leftover liquid.
Serve Beets & Potatoes, and Waa-Laa! Enjoy friends- I hope you like it! ❤️?
