+ Tips for enjoying:<\/strong><\/p>\n Beet app\u00e9tit!<\/p>\n Photo Credit:\u00a0New York Times<\/p><\/div>\n Ingredients<\/strong>: 1 bunch beets (about 1 lb), peeled and grated; Greens from 1 bunch beets, washed; 2 eggs; 1\/2 cup chopped mixed herbs like fennel, dill, mint, parsley; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground caraway; 1 cup bread crumbs; 2 oz crumbled feta; All-purpose flour as needed and for dredging; 1\/4 cup canola oil; 1\/4 cup virgin olive oil; Greek yogurt or aioli for serving; salt; pepper<\/p>\n Method<\/strong>: Salt the beets generously and leave them to drain for 1 hour. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can, and transfer to a bowl. Wash the beet greens and steam for 2 mins above 1 inch of boiling water. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and add the grated beets, herbs, cumin, caraway, beet greens, bread crumbs, feta, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer. Combine the oils in a large frying pan and hear until rippling. Take up handfuls (about 1 to 2 tbsps) of beet mixture and make patties. Fry until golden-brown. Serve with greek yogurt or aioli.<\/p>\n Adapted from the NY Times<\/a> <\/p>\n Wondering how to make that inspiring post you saw on Foodstand? Here are your fellow Foodstand friends with their recipes!<\/em><\/p>\n Homemade by\u00a0nhoesterey17\u00a0 Homemade beet hummus and whole wheat pita chips. A little pre-dinner snack (…so an appetizer?)<\/p><\/div>\n Ingredients: 1 medium beet, cut into quarters and steamed; 1 can of chickpeas (15oz), drained and rinsed; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp sunflower seeds; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp cumin; 1\/2 tsp salt<\/p>\n Method:<\/strong> Steam the beet until easily pierced with a fork. In a food processor, add beet, rinsed chickpeas, garlic, sunflower seeds, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and salt. Pulse until smooth and well combined. Add more olive oil, or some water one tablespoon at a time to the correct consistency, if needed. Serve and enjoy! <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Homemade by\u00a0Mokalocks Healthy brownies made with chickpea flour and beet puree. Still a decadent dessert but waistline friendly! The recipe is now on the blog. Link in the bio.<\/p><\/div>\n Ingredients:<\/strong> 1 cup beet puree (about 2 cooked beets); 1 cup chickpea flour; 1\/3 cup brown sugar; 6 tbsp of agave syrup; 1 tbsp of coconut oil, melted; 150gr of dark chocolate, melted; 1\/4 cup plus 2 tbsp of cocoa powder; 2 tsp vanilla essence; 3 eggs; 1\/3 cup of pistachios, chopped (for the topping) <\/p>\n Method: <\/strong>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a small baking dish (22cm \/ 9 inches) with parchment paper. Place cooked beets in a food processor and pulse until you get a puree. Chop the dark chocolate. Place chocolate and coconut oil in a small bowl and melt it in the microwave. Place the beet puree in a bowl. Add the eggs and sugar and whisk until combined. Add the chickpea flour, agave, cocoa powder, vanilla essence, and mix. Add the melted chocolate. Mix until combined. Pour brownie batter in the baking dish, sprinkle the chopped pistachios. Bake for 20 mins. <\/p>\n Adapted from: Cravings in Amsterdam<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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Beet+ Chickpea Flour Brownies (Gluten-Free)<\/h2>\n
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\nMore Beets around Foodstand!<\/h2>\n
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