steamed beetroot

Warm Steamed Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Salad Recipe

Beetroots with their vibrant red colour pack an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory punch, which offers protection against chronic illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. Root vegetables like these are a great source of complex carbohydrates that provide you with a slow and steady supply of energy. Beetroot also provides dietary fibre and beta-carotene.

Serves: 4

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Warm Steamed Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Salad Recipe

By: Lisa Guy

This Warm Steamed Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Salad is the perfect quick lunch or dinner option.


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Ingredients

  • 2 large beetroots, peeled & cut into large chunks
  • Handful whole almonds
  • 1 tbsp seeds (sunflower or pepitas)
  • 2 big handfuls rocket
  • 80g goat’s cheese or feta, crumbled
  • Small handful basil leaves

  • Dressing
  • ¼ cup cold-pressed olive oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp wholegrain mustard

Method


  • Place beetroot in steamer and steam until tender. Allow beetroot to cool in large bowl.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in jar and mix well.
  • Pour dressing over beetroot and toss well, until all coated.
  • Dry-roast almonds and seeds in frying pan.
  • Arrange rocket on serving dish, top with beetroot and cheese.
  • To serve, top with toasted almonds, seeds and basil leaves.

  

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Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy is a respected Sydney-based naturopath, author and passionate foodie with 16 years of clinical experience. She runs a naturopathic clinic in Rose Bay called Art of Healing and is the founder of Bodhi Organic Tea.

Lisa is a great believer that good wholesome food is one of the greatest pleasures in life and the foundation of good health. Lisa encourages her clients to get back to eating what nature intended: good, clean, wholesome food that’s nutrient-rich and free from high levels of sugars, harmful fats, artificial additives and pesticides. Her aim is to change the way people eat, cook and think about food.

Lisa is an avid health writer, being a regular contributor to The Sunday Telegraph's Body and Soul, and leading magazines including WellBeing. Lisa is an author of five books to date, including My Goodness: all you need to know about children’s health and nutrition , Pregnancy Essentials, Heal Yourself, Listen to your Body and Healthy Skin Diet .

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