Beet is available in abundance again, so time to make a delicious recipe with it. This pita roasted beet with feta is so incredibly delicious that you will keep eating it. Also delicious as an appetizer or as a snack.
Pita roasted beet with feta cheese
10 minutes + 45 minutes oven
The red beet season
Red beets are a versatile and nutritious vegetable known for their earthy flavor and bright red color. This vegetable is rich in essential nutrients such as folate, vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. Red beets are not only healthy, but also surprisingly versatile in cooking. You can eat them raw in salads, roast them, cook them, or even incorporate them into smoothies for a natural color and flavor boost.
The season of red beets runs mainly from July through October. During these months they are at their best and you can buy them fresh from the land. It is therefore the ideal time to incorporate red beets into all kinds of dishes. Out of season, red beets are often still available, but usually from cold storage or imported from other countries. Although these beets are still nutritious, the taste and texture of fresh, seasonal beets is often better.
In addition to their delicious taste, red beets have several health benefits. They are known for their ability to lower blood pressure thanks to their high nitrate content, which helps relax and dilate blood vessels. In addition, they are good for digestion due to their high fiber content and can help improve athletic performance by improving blood flow.
So, if you are looking for a seasonal vegetable that is both delicious and nutritious, red beets are an excellent choice!
Pita roasted beet with feta cheese
Red beet and feta go well together because of the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Red beet has an earthy, sweet flavor and a soft, juicy texture. This contrasts beautifully with the salty, sharp and creamy taste of feta. The saltiness of feta enhances the natural sweetness of the beet, while the creamy texture of the cheese provides a pleasant counterbalance to the firmness of the beet. Moreover, the color contrast between the bright red beet and white feta makes for a visually appealing combination, making dishes not only tasty but also attractive to serve.
Also try this sheet cake with colored beets!
What you need:
2
4 small pitas
300 gr raw beet
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
50 gr feta cheese
2 tbsp. beet hummus
sprouts
2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
salt and pepper
olive oil
What to do:
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and line a baking sheet with baking paper. Peel the beets and cut into small pieces. Place on the baking sheet and drizzle with some olive oil, the onion powder and garlic powder. Massage everything well and slide into the oven for 45 minutes.
2
Heat the pitas according to the package directions and spread with the hummus. Top with the roasted beets, feta, sprouts and pomegranate seeds and top with some salt and pepper to taste.
3
Enjoy and don't forget to share your dish in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
