Beet horseradish is a traditional condiment served during Passover. The combination of sweet, earthy beets and pungent, fiery horseradish creates an explosion of color and flavor.
Use for the Maror at your seder and/or to accompany gefilte fish.
Ingredients
Servings 1.5 cups
- 2-3 small beets 1 ½ cups (200 grams of cooked beet cubes)
- 1 small horseradish root about the size of a carrot
- 1-2 tablespoons 15-30 ml apple cider vinegar
- 1-2 tablespoons 10-20 grams granulated sugar
- salt to taste
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Beet Horseradish
Amount per Serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.03
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03
g
Sodium
86
mg
4
%
Potassium
363
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
15
g
17
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
36
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
18
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the beets. Place in a medium saucepan; add water to cover approximately 1 inch and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook until beets are soft, about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and set beets aside to cool. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into small cubes.
- Peel the horseradish root and cut it into small cubes*. Place in a food processor and start with just 3 to 4 cubes, (80 grams). Process until well ground. Alternatively you can also grate horseradish on small holes of a box grater. Generally, the horseradish ratio to beets is about 1 to 3, giving this dish a milder taste. I would suggest starting with just a few cubes of fresh horseradish and slowly adding more if needed.
- Add the beets, vinegar, sugar and salt; process until everything is combined.
- Taste and correct flavors. If needed, add more horseradish and process everything together again.
- Transfer into a small jar and keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Video
Notes
Horseradish has a strong spicy aroma. When you cut or peel it open all the windows and I recommend wearing gloves to protect your hands.
