The beet plant contains betaine, which relaxes the mind, and tryptophan, which contributes to a sense of well-being. Maybe that's why it's been used as both a hangover cure and an aphrodisiac.
All-the-Goodness Beetroot Salad
Packed with flavour and texture from raw veges, herbs and crunchy seeds.
Freaky Beets (from Wanaka cafe Big Fig)
Big Fig do a few salads with beets, as they’re always around and look darn pretty.
Chocolate Beetroot Brownies
This moist brownie is a great way to use up beetroot lurking in the fridge and adds extra nutrition to a sweet treat.
Roasted Beetroot Salad with Goat's Cheese & Mint & Ginger Dressing
Tangy vinegar, sweet beetroot and creamy goat's cheese in an easy vegetarian salad.
Halloumi with balsamic beetroot
Tender beetroot, comforting buckwheat and buttery halloumi.
Raw Beetroot and Feta Salad
Raw beetroot is great for a crunchy energy boost.
Beetroot and carrot fritters
Colourful, low-carb and super good for you.
Beetroot Salad (from Northland's Durham Farms)
A simple, delicious salad.