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Beetroot stem quick pickle

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Beetroot stem pickle is so beautiful – a lovely deep red colour. In this recipe I spice the pickle with coriander, ginger and cinnamon. Beetroot stems are saved from being wasted and actually become a really delicious condiment.

Beetroot stem quick pickle

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch beetroot stems
  • 1-2 500ml jars
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup slightly cooled boiled water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 knob sliced unpeeled ginger
  • Cinnamon stick

Instructions

1

Clean and chop beetroot stems into small pieces

2

Prepare slices of ginger and spices

3

Prepare the brine by adding vinegar, water and sugar to a saucepan, heat and stir to dissolve sugar and salt

4

Add the ginger, spices and beetroot stem to a clean dry jar (washed with hot soapy water)

5

Poor over the hot brine

6

Wipe rim of jar with a clean tea towel, seal and allow to cool down on the bench

7

Refrigerate – the quick pickle may be kept for 2 weeks

8

Enjoy in salads such as Cinnamon roasted beetroot salad with feta & spiced beetroot stem quick pickle, on toast with eggs, or with haloumi, hummus and rocket salad

Notes

Inspired by Quick kitchen-scrap pickle Cornersmith Salads & Pickles (2017: 162).

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