Beetroot Brownies (V)
A tasty and simple Beetroot Brownie Recipe, perfect for using up seasonal veg. Try our brownie recipe using our Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil for something a little different.
INGREDIENTS
400g prepared raw beetroot (3-4 medium beets peeled and diced)
100ml Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil
220g plain chocolate - 70% cocoa
1 tsp vanilla extract
250g golden caster sugar
3 eggs
100g plain flour
25g cocoa powder
Pre Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
Place the prepared beetroot in a microwavable dish, add a little water, and cover with cling film or a lid, then microwave on high for 15 mins or until tender. Whilst the beetroot is cooking, lightly grease and line a 20 x 30cm baking tray.
Break up the chocolate into a food processer. Drain off the excess water from the beetroot and add the diced pieces to the chocolate in the food processer along with the oil and vanilla essence. Whizz until the mixture is combined and smooth. The hot beetroot will melt the chocolate as you mix.
In a food mixer combine the eggs and sugar and whisk until light and fluffy. Gently pour over the beetroot and gently fold together. Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, then gently fold these in to the egg and beetroot mix until a smooth batter is formed. Try and be as gentle with the mix as possible.
Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 25 mins or until risen all over. Cool in the tin then portion and serve.
We love this recipe served warm with a good scoop of Cornish clotted cream ice cream! Enjoy!
