Fri 10 Nov 2006
Here’s a real easy throw-together meal option:
Throw a 14 oz can of rosebud beets into a lunch container. Cut the big ones in half. Add 1/2 c of your favourite beans (I used chick peas for crisp texture but might try lentils next time). Add a cup of chopped up salad veggies (I used cuke, green onion and a bit of lettuce), add 2 Ts of chopped up fresh herbs (I used cilantro). Slosh a bit of olive oil overtop. Sprinkle with pepper and sea salt.
The beets are so sweet (and good for you!), I love ‘em. This recipe has good texture and fillingness.
Tip: beans are really freezable, so if you open a can for this, throw the rest into a baggie and freeze it flat so that you can just grab a few to add texture to a salad or pasta anytime.