Beetroot

Get to know this vibrant, earthy vegetable.

Turn to these vibrant salads when you need something a little earthy and delicious.

Vibrant and fresh for a satisfying meal or side.

Christmas is all about the food but it doesn't have to be all ham and turkey. This year, go for a plant-based menu that's just as satisfying.

Buying in season food is the best way to enjoy top-quality produce on a budget.

We help you find the best produce and what to do with it.

Boiled, roasted or microwaved – you can even eat the leaves! We take you through how you can make the most of this juicy root vegetable. You can't beet it!

Pickled beetroot is a delicious and vibrant condiment that livens up any meat platter or salad instantly - and it's so easy to make at home.

Look they're practically salad, right?

Hummus and pita chips are our go-to healthy snack - they're tasty, quick to make at home and packed full of protein and fibre to keep you feeling full. It's the perfect afternoon treat for any day of the week but if you want to mix it up, here we've pulled together the best twists on your basic hummus dip. There's everything from a lovely sweet pumpkin dip to a spicy coriander and chilli variation. Just throw your ingredients together and process until smooth - you'll have you new favourite dip ready in less than 10 minutes. Too easy!

Sure, it's probably not the equivalent of eating a big bowl of salad, but adding grated vegies to your cakes, pies and tarts helps bulk them up and add a lovely natural moisture, reducing the amount of flour or sugar you need. From grated carrot and zucchini, to pumpkin, sweet potato and rhubarb, these sweet treats have all the added goodness you need, with no compromise on the flavour you want.

It's hearty, it's earthy and it's definitely worth getting red juice on your hands for: beetroot is one of those oft-forgotten, versatile vegetables that deserves to be the main attraction in more than just a burger-with-the-lot. From soups to salads, tarts to cakes, beetroot will bring a depth of flavour - and a delicious sweetness - to just about any dish. What are you waiting for?

Salads aren't just for the warmer weather; in fact, winter salads that make use of fresh, seasonal produce are some of our favourites. Look for roasted veg like pumpkin and beetroot, Brussels sprouts and carrots for a heartier, season-appropriate version of your lunchtime staple, and don't forget to add plump, juicy citrus fruits for a truly delicious meal!