Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
Salt-Baked Beetroot Baking beets inside a salt crust is a simple yet transformative technique that locks in moisture, enhances their natural sweetness, and infuses them with subtle minerality. The salt crust gently steams the beets, intensifying their flavor without overpowering them, resulting in a tender, vibrant, and incredibly rich-tasting dish. This method works for root vegetables like carrots and parsnips too! 🌿
Ingredients For Salt-Baked Beetroot
🔥 For the Salt Crust:
☑ 3 cups coarse sea salt 🧂
☑ 2 egg whites (to help bind the crust) 🥚
☑ ½ cup water 💧
🔥 For the Beets:
☑ 4 medium beets (unpeeled, with tops trimmed) 🥔
☑ 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
☑ 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional) 🌿
🔥 For Serving:
☑ Goat cheese or feta crumbles 🧀
☑ Balsamic reduction or honey drizzle 🍯
☑ Toasted walnuts or pumpkin seeds 🌰
👨🍳 Cooking Steps ForSalt-Baked Beetroot
🥔 Step 1: Prepare the Salt Crust
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix sea salt, egg whites, and water until it reaches the consistency of wet sand.
🥔 Step 2: Coat the Beets
1️⃣ Spread a thin layer of the salt mixture on a baking sheet.
2️⃣ Place the unpeeled beets on top and cover them completely with the remaining salt, pressing down firmly.
🥔 Step 3: Bake to Perfection
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Bake for 50-60 minutes until the beets are tender (test with a knife—it should slide in easily).
🥔 Step 4: Crack Open & Serve
1️⃣ Let the beets cool slightly, then gently crack open the hardened salt crust.
2️⃣ Peel off the skins (they’ll slide off easily).
3️⃣ Slice and serve warm or chilled, drizzled with olive oil, balsamic reduction, or topped with goat cheese and toasted nuts!
Earthy, sweet, and naturally flavorful—Salt-Baked Beetroot are a simple way to elevate this humble root vegetable! Who’s ready to crack into this mineral-rich, delicious dish? 🧂🔥
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