Last Updated on June 1, 2025 by Nico
Ready in 15 minutes, this healthy beetroot relish recipe is a fantastic way to use up beets well into the fall. It’s simple to make and is a vibrant side dish.
Beets are rich in folate and are full of other nutrients and antioxidants. They’re a great ingredient to consider using when making homemade relishes.
You could also try making this fresh tomato relish as well.
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Ingredients
Raw Beetroot
Onion
Apples
Ginger
Vinegar
Honey
Salt
For complete measurements, see the printable recipe card below.
Instructions
Boil the beetroot in water until soft. Remove the exterior skin. You can also roast the beetroots to have added flavour.
Finely dice the cooked beets.
Chop the onion and apples into small pieces and combine them with the beets.
Grate the ginger and add into the mixture.
Pour the honey overtop the mixture and add the salt and vinegar.
If you can wait, set in the fridge overnight for everything to marinate.
Enjoy!
FAQ
There are so many ways! You could try eating the relish with sourdough crackers, with cheese on a charcuterie board, on top of a fresh salad, or as a side to scrambled eggs. Eating it plain is delicious as well.
This relish will last in the fridge for about 1-2 weeks. The flavours will deepen as it sits in the fridge and things marinate!
This relish will last in the freezer for about 3 months in an airtight container.
Most relish recipes include white sugar. This recipe uses honey instead which is a healthier option.
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Healthy Beetroot Relish Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Boil the beetroot in water until soft. Remove the exterior skin. You can also roast the beetroots to have added flavour.
- Finely dice the cooked beets.
- Chop the onion and apples into small pieces and combine them with the beets.
- Grate the ginger and add into the mixture.
- Pour the honey overtop the mixture and add the salt and vinegar.
- If you can wait, set in the fridge overnight for everything to marinate.
- Enjoy!
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