Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Beetroot, cut | 460 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Fennel bulb, cut | 260 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
 Olive oil | 24 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh thyme | 4 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Heat the oven and cut the beetroot cut and fennel bulb cut into evenly sized pieces.
- Toss with the olive oil, Fresh thyme, rock salt.
- Spread in one layer on a wide tray so steam can escape.
- Roast until the centers are tender and the edges are browned, turning once midway.
- Rest for three minutes and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international roasted-vegetable adaptation)
Beet Fennel Roast is roasted until tender and served warm rather than as a cold side. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Beet Fennel Roast
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (188g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 66 kcal | 124 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 2.7 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.5 g | 16.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 5.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | 10.3 g |
| Total Fat | 3.4 g | 6.3 g |
| Calcium | 29.0 mg | 54.7 mg |
| Iron | 0.85 mg | 1.61 mg |
| Magnesium | 20.8 mg | 39.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 42.3 mg | 79.6 mg |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 649 mg |
| Sodium | 323 mg | 608 mg |
| Zinc | 0.29 mg | 0.55 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Manganese | 0.28 mg | 0.52 mg |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 8.0 mg | 15.0 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 19.1 µg | 35.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.71 mg | 1.34 mg |
| Vitamin K | 23.7 µg | 44.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 0.07 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.43 mg | 0.82 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 76.1 µg | 143.3 µg |
| Choline | 8.2 mg | 15.5 mg |
