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Beetroot Salad with Cumin

Tender cubed beetroots tossed in a warm garlic, cumin, and lemon dressing. This classic North African side is chilled before serving for maximum flavor.

40 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs red beets, peeled, cubed
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 2 lbs peeled, cubed red beets in a pot of simmering water and boil for 25 minutes until tender.

  2. 2

    Whisk 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp ground cumin, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt together in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Drain beets thoroughly and toss with the dressing while warm.

  4. 4

    Fold in 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Beetroot Salad with Cumin?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 30 minutes.

Is Beetroot Salad with Cumin keto-friendly?

A serving of Beetroot Salad with Cumin carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

How many carbs are in Beetroot Salad with Cumin?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 14 g of carbohydrate in about 110 calories, with 2 g protein and 6 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 340 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I make Beetroot Salad with Cumin ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. The base of Beetroot Salad with Cumin is beets, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Beetroot Salad with Cumin?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the beets drops from 2 lbs to 1 lb; doubled, it is 4 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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