There are myriad reasons to include beetroot in your diet. Apart from its many health benefits, it’s a must-have slimmer’s food that contains no fat, very few calories and a whole lot of fibre. Now let’s see how to serve beetroot deli-style:

Sophisticated salad:

Mix wedges of beetroot with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste, add soft goat's-milk cheese and tufts of rocket and drizzle with olive oil.

Hot citrussy side:

Heat cubes of beetroot in orange juice, a squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of honey and some seasoning. If you like, stir in a spoonful of slaked cornflour and cook, stirring, until lightly thickened and glazed. Serve as a tasty side dish.

Perfectly pickled:

Bring to a boil 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1 T sugar, 1 bay leaf, 1-2 allspice, 2-3 coriander seeds and 1/2 t salt. Pour the boiling liquid over 6 sliced beetroot mixed with 1 sliced red onion. Cool before transferring to a jar and refrigerating.

OTHER BEETROOT RECIPES TO TRY

Beetroot and goat’s milk cheese tart with granadilla dressing

Beetroot and orange soup

Chilled beetroot and apple soup