Good Soil
Outdoor Inspiration • 26m
Nina and Brendon expand their tribe with new (tiny) members. As plants take root, it’s time for hands to get dirty as Nina unearths the wonders of good soil. Then, clean up the scraps as Brendon builds a one-of-a-kind compost. Learn how to generate a good harvest end to end, and bring the fruits of hard labor into the kitchen for an unforgettable meal.
Beet Butter Recipe:
Serves 8, Total Time: 30 Minutes
8 dark red beets
1 cup walnuts
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
Directions:
1. Cube the beets & boil for 20 minutes until fork tender.
2. Blend beets and all other ingredients in the food processor until completely smooth.
3. Serve with crackers or bread.
Garden Root Roast
Serves 8, Total Time: 1 Hour
2 dark red beets
2 golden beets
2 garlic cloves
3 sweet potatoes
4 carrots
2 turnips
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 chopped onion
salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 with pan inside.
2. Cube all veggies the same size.
3. Boil veggies for 10 minutes.
4. Drain water.
5. Toss with olive oil.
6. Add parsley, onion, salt.
7. Roast in pre-heated pan for 45 minutes, turning every 15 minutes.
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