Seem to have loads and loads of Beetroot this year. I planted some like about 200...and...so did my neighbour.

Ok we can pickle, but Beetroot is a low calory, tasty veg if you know how to use.

I am going to give over a few weeks some recipes on it's use.

Today...one I think you are aware of...

BORSCH.

To serve : 4

Calories : 90

Ingredients :

1 teaspoon oil
1 onion
2 sticks celery, finely chopped
350g beetroot, finely chopped
125g chopped wite cabbage
900ml stock
1 tablespoon vinegar
Salt & pepper
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons water
150g natural yoghurt

Method :

Heat the oil in a pan and brown the onion and celery.
Add beetroot and cabbage, then stock, vinegar, salt, pepper and bay leaf.
Bring to the boil, cover, then leave to simmer for an hour.
Allow to cool a little, remove bay leaf, then blend mixture in a food processor.
Add water, edjust seasoning and reheat.
Serve in bowls and add a dollop of yoghurt.