How to Make Beet Kvass with Cortney Burns

beets

🥗Healthier: carrots

💰Cheaper: red cabbage

Carrots provide a similar sweetness and color, while red cabbage is often more affordable.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt offers a more natural flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds depth and is often more accessible.

rye bread

🥗Healthier: gluten-free bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Gluten-free bread allows for dietary restrictions, while white bread is often less expensive.

Chop the beets into small pieces.

Combine the chopped beets with leftover rye bread in a fermentation vessel.

Add water and allow the mixture to ferment for several days until bubbly and fizzy.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary