The Very Best Beetroot Chutney Recipe - Larder Love (2024)

FAQs

What is the shelf life of beetroot relish? ›

The relish needs to be covered in its own juices. Wipe the rim of the jar with a clean paper towel, seal immediately and leave to cool. Store in the fridge for 6 months or heat process for 10 minutes for a shelf life of up to 2 years.

First, wash your beets thoroughly. Then, grate them or use a food processor to finely dice them. Spread your beets on a parchment lined baking sheet and leave it on a sunny window sill for at least 48 hours. Alternatively, place in a preheated oven at 180F and let it dehydrate for about 20 minutes.

Wash the beets gently, making sure that you don't tear the skins, then place in a pan of warm water, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer until tender – around 20–30 minutes. Alternatively, you can steam whole beetroot or bake them in the oven for 2–3 hours at 150°C/gas mark 2.

Chutney vs Relish

Both condiments are made with chopped vegetables, vinegar, and added spices. Typically, chutney has a softer consistency and contains a variety of fruit pieces. Relish usually contains one type of vegetable and no fruit.

It's best to follow the date printed on packaging of store bought relish. Unopened containers can probably last for around 30 months and up to 3 months once opened. If you make homemade relish, it should last a week, unless you have some hardcore canning capabilities.

Beets are often roasted, as their natural sugars create a tasty caramelization when baked at high heat. They can also be eaten raw. There are a couple of ways to make beetroot juice. You can first chop and roast the beets, then pulse them in a blender.

In addition to liver protection, beetroot also has a protective effect on the kidney.

Beetroots help insulin resistance: Beetroot helps improve insulin sensitivity in people with diabetes and reduces blood sugar. Your body releases metabolites in the process of breaking down food or other substances. The high concentration of this metabolite (nitrate) in beetroot may reduce insulin resistance.

Both beet powder and beet juice are rich in antioxidants. However, the concentration of these helpful compounds can vary depending on the processing methods. While both forms are good for you, the levels of antioxidants and phytochemicals might be slightly higher in beet juice due to less processing.

Great news: beetroot powder is a very safe item to add to your diet because it's just, well, powdered beets. The substances found in beets are safe in normal food quantities and also likely safe in higher medicinal quantities as well. It is, however, important to stay within the five-gram-per-day limit.

What is the best thing to mix beetroot powder with? ›

If you like roasted beets, you'll love them grilled. Beets put directly on the grill grates sear and caramelize for a slightly smoky-sweet flavor. You won't get the same effect if you put them in foil—they'll be more like steamed beets. Grilled beets are perfect for any recipe calling for roasted.

If you'll be eating beets raw, you'll want to peel off the hard outer skin with a vegetable peeler. Fresh, raw beets can be finely grated into salads for color or used as a garnish for soup. But beets are usually roasted, boiled or steamed and cut into thin slices, cubes or chunks as in this Winter Beet Salad recipe.

Directions. Place the beets in a large saucepan and add water to cover and the lemon juice or vinegar. This will help to keep the beets from bleeding. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Storage and Expiration

If stored correctly in a cool, dark place out of direct sunlight, your pickled beetroot should last for up to a year if left unopened. Once you've cracked open a jar, make sure to refrigerate and eat within approximately 8-12 weeks (though we'd be surprised if it's not gobbled up sooner!).

General Shelf Life of Relish

Unopened relish typically remains at peak quality for up to 2 years when stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, relish should be stored in the refrigerator. In this condition, opened relish can retain its best quality for up to one year.

If you keep them whole and unwashed in the refrigerator, they can last for two months. After cooking the beets, they will only be good for a couple of days in an airtight container in the fridge. For long-term storage, consider pickling the beets.