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.
All-the-Goodness Beetroot Salad Photo: Nicola Galloway
Freaky Beets (from Wanaka cafe Big Fig)
Big Fig do a few salads with beets, as they’re always around and look darn pretty.
Photo: Cookie and Kate
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.
Photo: Homegrown Kitchen
Roasted Beetroot Salad with Goat's Cheese & Mint & Ginger Dressing
Tangy vinegar, sweet beetroot and creamy goat's cheese in an easy vegetarian salad.
Photo: Rachael's Good Eats
Halloumi with balsamic beetroot
Tender beetroot, comforting buckwheat and buttery halloumi.
Haloumi with balsalmic beetroot Photo: Karena & Kasey Bird
Raw Beetroot and Feta Salad
Raw beetroot is great for a crunchy energy boost.
Photo: Food to Love
Beetroot and carrot fritters
Colourful, low-carb and super good for you.
Photo: Imperfectly Paleo
Beetroot Salad (from Northland's Durham Farms)
A simple, delicious salad.
Photo: Durham Farms
