German beets, also known as red beets or garden beets, are a versatile and nutritious root vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways. With their earthy, slightly sweet flavor and vibrant red color, they add a delightful touch to both savory and sweet dishes. Whether you're looking for a classic German beet salad, a hearty soup, or a unique side dish, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste buds.
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GERMAN-STYLE BEET SALAD
Fresh beets are boiled until tender, and then tossed with a sweet and spicy caraway and clove vinaigrette.
Provided by CHRISTYJ
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Beet Salad Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash beets and trim off greens. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil, add beets and cook, covered, until beets are tender. Remove from heat, drain, and peel and slice when cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the water, vinegar, caraway seeds, sugar, onion, horseradish, cloves, salt, pepper and oil. Add beets and toss to coat. Let stand for several hours, stirring occasionally. Serve at room temperature or chilled, as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 292 mg, Sugar 10.7 g
GERMAN BAKED RED BEETS
This recipe yields a delicious and healthy red beet side dish. The slices will come out slightly crunchy. If you prefer them a little softer just leave them in the oven long enough until they're as soft as you want them to be. The flavour of these beets combines tangy lemon with thyme and honey. It's a great side dish or side salad but you can also use these beets as ingredients for other dishes like pasta salads. This will add some extra colour and flavour. From Baltic Maid.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel the red beets and cut them into 1/2 cm (about 1/4 inch) thick slices. (Warning: This will stain your hands pretty good. So either you wear gloves or be prepared to scrub your hands afterwards.)
- Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C.
- Place two large pieces of parchment paper on top of each other on a baking sheet. Place the beet slices on the bottom parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and the honey. Mix until everything is combined. Then add the thyme. It is up to you how much thyme you want to use(the author uses 2 tbls.). Then add some salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the red beets and cover it with the top parchment paper by twisting the ends together like a bonbon.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the red beets for about 45 minutes or longer if you want them softer.
- Serve warm or cold.
- Guten Appetit!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.3, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 195.6, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 21.6, Protein 4.1
GERMAN BEETS
Fresh ruby red beets at their best! Enjoy the sweet-and-sour flavors of this nutritious and beautiful side dish.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut off all but 1 inch of beet tops. Wash beets; leave whole with root ends attached. Heat 8 to 9 cups water, 1 tablespoon white vinegar (to preserve color) and salt (if desired) to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven. Add beets. Cover and boil 40 to 50 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool, peel and slice beets.
- Mix cornstarch, sugar, salt and pepper in 3-quart saucepan. Gradually stir in water and vinegar. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute.
- Stir in beets; cook until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg
GERMAN/RUSSIAN BORSCHT
This is my (German from Russia) grandma's recipe passed down to me by my mother (her daughter in law). My grandma was born in Russia in the early 1900s and came to America on a ship with a passport saying she was a boy!!! Anyway, the secret to this soup is in the fresh beets!!! Using the beet leaves and the juice from the cooked beets.
Provided by RochelleS
Categories Vegetable
Time 13h
Yield 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Add beets into a Dutch oven or large saucepan. Fill with water and add vinegar. Cook over medium heat until tender, this may take an hour or so. Check for doneness by poking a toothpick or fork into a beet. Remove beets and reserve juice. Peel and dice beets when they have cooled.
- For cooking the rest of the soup you may choose which method of cooking (baking, or slow cooking) that works best for you. Add remaining ingredients (EXCEPT beets, beet leaves, and cream) into a roaster pan to bake in oven, or large crock pot to slow cook.
- Simmer in a 250 degrees oven for 6-8 hours or low in a crock pot for 8-12 hours or until vegetables are tender.
- If the broth looks fatty, strain broth from vegetables, let cool, and skim off fat. Sometimes I may cook the vegetables the day before so that all the fat will separate and flavors blend.
- Add broth, vegetables, beets, and reserved beet juice into a large Dutch oven or stockpot. Bring to a boil.
- Add beet leaves, cook 5 minutes.
- Add cream, turn heat off. Salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
GERMAN BEET SALAD WITH CARAWAY SEEDS
This is a traditional German beet salad with a simple apple cider vinegar dressing and caraway seeds. You can also make it with roasted beets, but in Germany the beets are usually boiled.
Provided by Naschkatze
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Beet Salad Recipes
Time 3h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place beets in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until beets can easily be pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and slice beets; place into a large bowl.
- Combine apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and pour over beets. Mix well. Add caraway seeds and mix again. Allow to chill 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 209.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
GERMAN-STYLE PICKLED EGGS
I make them these deviled eggs and refrigerate them in a glass gallon jar for my husband to sell at his tavern. The customers love them! I found the recipe in an old cookbook years ago. -Marjorie Hennig, Green Valley, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Cool completely. Place onions and eggs in a large jar; add enough vinegar mixture to completely cover. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Use a clean spoon each time you remove eggs for serving. Refrigerate up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 212mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips for Cooking German Beets
- Choose beets that are small to medium in size, as they will have a milder flavor and be more tender.
- Scrub the beets well before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
- To prevent the beets from bleeding during cooking, add a little bit of vinegar or lemon juice to the water.
- Beets can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, roasting, and steaming. The cooking time will vary depending on the method used.
- Once the beets are cooked, they can be peeled and sliced or diced. They can be served warm or cold, and can be used in a variety of dishes.
Conclusion
German beets are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and can help to improve digestion and reduce inflammation. When cooking German beets, it is important to choose fresh, small to medium-sized beets and to scrub them well before cooking. Beets can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, roasting, and steaming. Once the beets are cooked, they can be peeled and sliced or diced and served warm or cold.
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