Beetroot and Cucumber

Easy vegetarian recipes

Prepared with fresh beetroot and cucumbers and cooked with minimal loss of nutrients, these vegetarian recipes make truly delicious summer dishes.

Both recipes are included in my vegetarian recipes section, but they are quite enjoyable an addition to any kind of menu. I do urge you to try both dishes.

Preparation and cooking for either dish: 45 min.
Serves 2

Stewed Cucumber and Beetroot

Ingredients:

1 small cucumber
12 slices of beetroot
1 shallot
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup water
Salt and pepper to taste

Slice the cucumber and beet. Fry them separately in half an ounce of butter for about 5 minutes.

Combine in a saucepan with the finely minced shallot, pepper, salt and water, and stew gently for 30 minutes.

Curried Beet and Cucumber

Ingredients:

1 cucumber
1 beet
2 shallots
1 cup water
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons cooked haricot beans
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Slice the cucumber, beet and shallots, and fry for 10 minutes in the butter. Add pepper, salt, curry powder and flour, mix well and add water.

Simmer for another 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Add beans and serve.

Recipes from New Vegetarian Dishes

More vegetarian beetroot recipes? Try these recommendations:

Spiced Ginger Beets | Cherry Beet Borscht

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