Best Ukrainian Beets Recipes

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RUSSIAN HREN HORSERADISH RECIPE



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Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup of Extra Hot Cream-style Horseradish
2 large beets
1/4 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp vinegar + 1/2 tsp
3/4 tsp salt + 1/8 tsp

Steps:

  • Place washed beets in the medium pot and cover with enough water cover the top of the beets. Add 1 tbsp vinegar and 3/4 tsp salt to the water and boil about 1 hour, or until beets are easily pierced with a knife.
  • Cool cooked beets to room temperature. Use gloves to remove skin from beets. Finely grate beets using fine grater.
  • Once beets are grated, add 1/4 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp vinegar and 1/8 tsp salt and mix. Than add 1/4 cup of horseradish or to taste. You can also add more salt, vinegar or sugar to taste.

UKRAINIAN SALAT VINAIGRETTE (BEET SALAD)



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A delicious Ukrainian beet salad! Great with meat and poultry dishes (especially Chicken Kyiv) with a side of mashed potatoes! The preparation takes some time, but I really like the salad! It is one of the few salads popular in Ukraine that doesn't contain mayonnaise! Enjoy!

Provided by BrandyLoveWine

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 9h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound beets
1 pound carrots
1 pound potatoes
2 large dill pickles, diced
1 onion, minced
1 (8 ounce) can peas, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the beets into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add the carrots and potatoes. Boil for another 10 minutes, then cover the pot and leave overnight.
  • The next day, peel and dice the beets, carrots, and potatoes into small, even pieces. Place the vegetables in a large bowl. Stir in the pickles, onion, peas, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 337.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

UKRANIAN PICKLED BEETS



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When you make pickled beets yourself, you control the spicing. Here's an easy recipe from "Vancouver Entertains". Prep time includes marinating time.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P3DT15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (14 ounce) cans rosebud beets, drained but keeping 2/3 cup liquid reserved
1 cup vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
4 cloves
1/3 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Mix beet liquid, vinegar, sugar, salt and spices in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add beets and return to a boil, then remove from the heat.
  • Transfer beets to a jar and cover with liquid.
  • Marinate in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 150.4, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 2, Sugar 33, Protein 1.7

UKRAINIAN RED BORSCHT SOUP



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My friend's mother from Ukraine taught me this recipe for the classic beet soup. It's as authentic as it gets. It can be served vegetarian-style by omitting the sausage.

Provided by Patti

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Borscht

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage
3 medium beets, peeled and shredded
3 carrots, peeled and shredded
3 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
¾ cup water
½ medium head cabbage, cored and shredded
1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
½ cup sour cream, for topping
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Crumble the sausage (if using) into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Fill a large pot halfway with water(about 2 quarts), and bring to a boil. Add the sausage, and cover the pot. Return to a boil. Add the beets, and cook until they have lost their color. Add the carrots and potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Add the cabbage, and the can of diced tomatoes.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until tender. Stir in the tomato paste and water until well blended. Transfer to the pot. Add the raw garlic to the soup, cover and turn off the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Taste, and season with salt, pepper and sugar.
  • Ladle into serving bowls, and garnish with sour cream, if desired, and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 626.3 mg, Sugar 8 g

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