The Review - FOOD AND DRINK - Cooking with CLARE Published: 27 August 2009
Don’t peel or cut raw beetroot, just rub to clean off the earth before boiling
Boiled beetroots in white sauce This is a very good vegetable to go with grilled pork chops.
Ingredients – serves 4 4 medium sized boiled beetroots, skinned
50g butter
50g flour
10 fl oz milk
1 teasp fresh thyme leaves
Salt and black pepper.
Method Cut the beetroots up into mouth-size pieces and set aside. Melt the butter in a small saucepan and then add the flour and stir well. Gradually add the milk stirring continuously to make a smooth white sauce. Add the thyme and season with salt and pepper. Add the beetroot and stir over a low heat until they have warmed through. Serve hot.