Healthy, versatile beets bring purple nutrient power to soups, salads, and stews in these traditional German recipes.
Grilled Asparagus and Beet Salad with Honey Mustard
A healthy, tasty salad of grilled asparagus spears, beets, prosciutto, crumbled cheese and pine nuts with mixed greens and honey mustard dressing. Serve with German fitness bread for a great light meal. (Salad)
Pickled Beet and Sweet Onion Salad
A colorful and nutritious winter salad of pickled roasted beets and onions over salad greens. (Salad)
Spring Beet Salad
This light salad would be perfect with a thin sandwich of hearty German bread and Black Forest ham. Instead of using cheese and walnuts separately, it saves a step by using a walnut-studded soft cheese imported from Germany. And the pickled beets bring only 8 calories to the recipe per serving. (Salad)
Corned Beef, Potatoes and Onions (Labskaus)
A traditional meal served in the northern part of Germany. Simple, yet sophisticated, with beets playing a supporting role. (Main Dish)
Sailor’s Stew (Labskaus)
This traditional northern German dish of minced cured beef, red beets, gherkins, onions and herrings or bacon originated on sailing vessels in the 18th century. Often served topped with a fried egg. (Main Dish)
Edel Labskaus
A meatless version of Labskaus, the traditional sailor’s stew. (Main Dish)
Kool Kraut Salad
Pure purple power, this salad is chock full of flavor and nutrients. Premium preserved and pickled vegetables make this impressive salad a breeze to prepare. (Salad)
