Beetroot · common
Detroit Dark Red
Deep, inky crimson all the way through, and as sweet and earthy as beetroot gets. It will colour your hands and the chopping board as you go — a small price, and one you'll happily pay.
in the kitchen
Borscht
Grate beetroot, simmer with onion, carrot, stock, and a splash of red wine vinegar until everything is magenta. Serve with a generous blob of sour cream and fresh dill. Warmth in a bowl.
Beetroot hummus
Blitz roasted beetroot with chickpeas, tahini, garlic and lemon until impossibly pink and earthy. It makes a plate of raw vegetables disappear in no time.