Baked stuffed beetroot

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4eachesEven sized beetroots
1eachTb oil
1smallOnion, chopped fine
1eachRib celery, chopped fine
1cloveGarlic, chopped fine
1smallGreen apple, chopped fine
eachTb brown sugar
½teaspoonSalt
¾cupSoft breadcrumbs
½eachLemon, juice only
2eachesTb water

Directions

YIELDS: 4 SERVES

Preheat oven to 350C Peel beetroot thinly. Cut a slice from the stalk end. Hollow out each beet using a melon baller. Set aside. Saute garlic & celery in oil in saucepan. Add sugar and apple. Saute a further min. Allow to cool. Stir in salt and breadcrumbs. Fill beetroot cases with mixture, replace caps. Place in casserole dish, sprinkle with lemon juice, add water. Cove with aluminium foil. Bake beetroot in preheated over for 20-25 mins or till tender. Place on serving platter, spoon over al little cooking liquid and sprinkle with chopped parsley is desired. From: Cooking Two Ways, Bay Books Posted by: Joell Abbott 1/95

Submitted By JOELL ABBOTT On 01-25-95