Shuhy - Ukrainian Roasted Beet Spread
This Roasted Beet Spread with mushrooms and tomato paste is a delicious and healthy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The recipe starts with roasting beets until they are tender, then blending them with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and tomato paste. This spread is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant color and rich taste.
Ingredients
- 6 sweet beets raw
- 6 brown mushrooms can be replaced with shiitake or portobello
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 onions
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 7 tbsp tomato paste or you can use fresh tomatoes
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tspn black pepper
- ½ tspn salt
Instructions
Method of Preparation:
- Peel the beets and then slice them finely in a food processor (or just grate them).
- Chop mushrooms, onions, and red pepper. Grate the garlic cloves.
- Warm up the skillet, put 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, reduce the heat to medium and add mushrooms. Fry them for about 5-8 minutes, strain excess water, and put the fried mushrooms aside in a bowl.1
- Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the skillet, add onion and fry it until it becomes golden.
- Add red pepper to the onion, and saute for another 3-5 minutes.
- Add the grated beets, mix well with the vegetables, and sprinkle them with paprika. Cover the vegetables with the lid and simmer them for 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the fried mushrooms, tomato paste and garlic to the vegetables. Mix well and simmer all for 10 minutes.
- Add salt and black pepper to taste, stir the vegetables again, cover them with the lid and let the mixture sit on a small fire for 20 minutes.
- Taste if the spread is ready. The beats should not be super soft — they should be cooked, but still a bit crispy.
- Serve the dish warm or cold.
Bon appetit!
Notes
Tip: Cook on two skillets to reduce the preparation time.