The Food of Ukraine with Sasha Martin

beets

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: canned beets

Sweet potatoes add a different flavor while being nutritious.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

pickles

🥗Healthier: cucumbers

💰Cheaper: homemade pickles

Fresh cucumbers provide crunch without added preservatives.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds brightness and acidity.

Boil beets in water until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Cool beets under running water, then peel and dice.

Chop prunes into small pieces and soak in warm water for 10 minutes.

Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.

Finely chop onion and soak in vinegar for 5 minutes to mellow the flavor.

In a large bowl, combine diced beets, prunes, walnuts, and onion.

Drizzle with sunflower oil and vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.

Mix gently to combine all ingredients without mashing the beets.

Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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