Sauces are great for making boring leftovers more appealing and tastier. They can be added to food while it is cooking or served with it. Sauces are also a good option for healthy finger food dips. They can be added to salads instead of dressing or served as spreads. Whichever option you choose, you won’t regret it. So, try our recipe for a colourful homemade beet and carrot sauce and enjoy.
Colourful Homemade Beet and Carrot Sauce
Serves: 8
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 large beets, peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 1 celery stick, sliced
- ½ cup fresh parsley leaf, finely chopped
- 1 cup organic tomato puree
- 1 lemon juice
- 2 cups filtered water
- ½ tsp Himalayan salt
- ½ tsp homemade dry seasoning
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Directions:
Step 1
Soak the vegetables in a baking soda solution for 15 minutes, then rinse and dry.
Step 2
Place beet cubes, sliced carrots and sliced celery in a medium-sized saucepan and cover with filtered water. Bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and cook for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and drain.
Step 3
Add the beets, carrots, celery and tomato puree to a blender and blend until smooth. Then, add lemon juice, parsley and spices and blend for another 1 minute. Add additional ingredients of your choice.
Serving suggestion:
- Serve with grilled Turkish bread or tacos as a spread
- Pour over the vegetable stir fry
- Serve as a vegetable dip for finger foods
- Serve with veggie burgers
- Use on plant-based pizza
Tips:
- Replace parsley leaf with fresh mint leaf
- Replace lemon juice with lime juice
- Cook the beets and carrots ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
- Make the sauce in advance and store it in an airtight container for later use
Note: There are many advantages of homemade sauces, such as: they are easy to make, they are cheaper than commercial ones, they can be healthier, and they can be made in advance for later use.
Looking For More Recipe Ideas? Check These Out:
- Vegetarian Gnocchi in Tomato Sauce
- Healthy Alkaline Detox Soup
- Vegetarian Quinoa Salad With Beetroot, Carrot and Spinach
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