Recipe: Beet Horseradish Relish

This kicky condiment will add a healthful punch to whatever you eat it with. It's also a great way to use up leftover beets - a powerhouse of antioxidants, but a bit bland in the flavor department, so horseradish makes a great pairing. Tangy vinegar and onion round out the rooty flavors of this tasty and beautifully colored relish. Keep some in the fridge to spice up a sandwich or burger at a moment's notice!

Beet Horseradish Relish

Ingredients:

Grated beets. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

2 cups finely diced cooked beets
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup prepared horseradish
2 Tbsp finely diced onion
1/2 cup white wine vinegar

Directions:

• Put all ingredients into a saucepan and stir together gently.
• Put over medium heat and bring to a simmer, cooking, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and serve warm with grilled meat or fish, or refrigerate to serve cold as a condiment with grilled sausages.

Video - Fun Stuff About Beets

If Wednesday's recipe intrigued you, here is a fun video about beets. (Don't worry, it is shorter than it looks!)  It's actually quite funny, and educational at the same time. Check it out, and learn more about this yummy root, tips for choosing, storing, and preparing, tasty cooking ideas, and more.

Good Eats S6E16P1: Beet It
Long feared by baby boomers accustomed to being accosted by noxious red wedges, beets are good eats, or so says host Alton Brown who suggests one approach the ruby roots with an open mind and a good pair of gloves. Recipes featured in this episode: B...