Shake up your roots
Sick of your go-to veggie dishes? It’s time to switch it up! Our veg challenge will put the enthusiasm back in to your veggie shop. Each week we’ll take you on a journey to rediscover the four main vegetable groups: root vegetables, leafy greens, legumes and squash.
A little extra kitchen inspiration will go a long way to get you to fall in love with this essential food group. This week we’re cooking up a storm with root vegetables.
Here are the 7 recipes to get you started.
Shake up your carrots
As one of the better known vegetables in the root family, the carrot enjoys widespread popularity across both savoury and sweet palates. This delicious, light dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Shake up your beetroot
Beetroot’s sweet yet earthy flavour make it an easy-to-use vegetable. It is as perfect in a salad or risotto as it is in a cake. These beetroot tarts are easy to prepare and sure to impress!
Shake up your turnips
The humble turnip is a versatile but mildly flavoured member of the root vegetable family. It works well paired with stronger flavoured vegetables. In this recipe we pair flavoursome celery with the turnip to make a delightful mash to accompany a hearty helping of ostrich meatballs.
Shake up your parsnips
While they may look like large beige carrots, they are harder than carrots and have a deeper, warm taste. Here are two fantastic ways to cook with them:
Shake up your sweet potatoes
Roasted, mashed, baked or fried... the sweet potato is one of the better known members of the root vegetable family. The flavour of the sweet potato lends itself to both savoury and sweet dishes. Here are two dishes to get you started: