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Booming Baked Beet Chips

Being a runner I'm a big fan of beetroot.

Why?

Well, a 2011 St Louis University study found that eating cooked beetroot before a race gave runners a 41 second advantage over 5k when compared to runners given cranberry relish (1).

You see, the theory goes that nitrates in beetroot are converted by the body into nitric oxide. The nitric oxide dilates blood vessels and improves oxygen delivery, giving athletes a much-needed energy boost.

Beetroot is also good for keeping blood pressure low. In 2010, UK researchers found that the nitrate in beetroot lowers blood pressure and may help fight heart disease (2).

Because of its high nutritional content, beetroot is considered a super-food. It contains potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamins A, B6 and C, folic acid, protein, antioxidants and soluble fibre.

It's also very delicious, offering a sweet, earthy and tender palette experience.

With all these nutritional benefits in mind, it's about time you tried my easy-to-cook beet chips recipe. It takes around 25 minutes to prepare and cook, and is guaranteed to be enjoyed by the whole family as a yummy savoury snack!

beet chips recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 beetroot, washed and peeled
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Turmeric

beet chips recipe

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees

2. Slice beetroot into rounds, thinly if you like crispy chips

3. Drizzle olive oil in an ovenproof baking pan

4. Add beetroot to pan and toss in oil by shaking pan or turning over with a wooden spoon or spatula

5. Spread beetroot in a single layer in pan

6. Shake in salt and black pepper

7. Add turmeric and toss beetroot until coated evenly

8. Bake in oven for 20 minutes until crispy around the edges. Cooking time may be shorter depending on how thinly the rounds are sliced.

Serve as a side with your favourite vegan burger.

beet chips plate

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About Jayvee

From Boston MA, Jayvee is a running enthusiast and talented chef. Be sure to check back for more of her awesome recipes.

Comments

  1. Airyfairycelt says

    November 30, 2015 at 11:45 am

    I have some hummus left and those beet crisps sound wonderful too. Oh I could eat my way to double my weight if I did not practice strict portion control!

    Reply

    Nov 30, 2015 at 11:45 am

    • Jayvee says

      December 10, 2015 at 10:30 pm

      They are addictive, but in a healthy way so that’s okay!

      Reply

      Dec 10, 2015 at 10:30 pm

  2. Maxine says

    March 5, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Absolutely fab! Made these for our trip to the museum yesterday and the kiddies loved them. More healthy snacks please!

    Reply

    Mar 05, 2015 at 2:46 pm

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